To ask whats the nicest thing someone has said to you?

[worldshottestmom]

Or the best compliment you've ever gotten?

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I feel so uplifted right now after just having one of the most pleasant social exchanges of my life. Without being too outing, I was just speaking to someone I know, who I will not be able to see anymore, and she said to me "you are one of the sweetest souls I've ever had the pleasure to meet. It is so clear to see that your children love you and I admire you fighting so fiercely for them despite everything you've got going on".

I honestly was tearful at this and am again thinking about it now. It can make such a difference to someone who has no support system and does quite literally everything for their family alone. Having someone show such kindness and love really made me feel seen, and like its not all just done in virtue. Its nice to be recognised sometimes and has given me such a boost to continue in life in general, with a positive attitude.

A favourite compliment that I get is being called funny, I like making people laugh and always has. Always makes me feel good when someone says it.

So, whats the nicest thing anyone has ever said to you? And / or the best compliment you've ever received?

My dad never said anything complimentary to me my whole life (I'm sure he loved me - he worked hard and provided for us as a family both financially and practically, but didn't do any emotional stuff)......so reading this is just beautiful. You're so lucky to have such a loving dad who can express these things. That's gold

Thank you very much, I am very lucky x

'You saved my life'

I was told “any dog you own will always have the very best life”

And I saw an old school teacher of mine a few years ago, was so lovely to see her, we had a chat and she said “I always knew you’d make something of yourself”. Which I thought was a lovely thing to say.

It takes a few seconds doesn’t it, to give a compliment, but as we’ve read on this utterly brilliant thread, they can make such a big difference, and how lovely to think you may have made someone’s day

My sister was talking about someone she worked with and how intelligent they were and said, not your level of intelligence but nearly. My sister out earns me and is a specialist in her field and I was so surprised she saw me as particularly intelligent!

I had one a few years ago when an old man told me I looked beautiful and like a proper lady as I was in a summer dress
today I helped one of our new consultants out when he got into a bit of a pickle again and he said I was an absolute ray of sunshine and a wonderful person.
it’s nice to think back on nice things that have been said to you as we always seem to focus on the negatives

What a beautiful thing for him to say, a true compliment to your character and your brilliant conduct in your job role. I so wish I had a boss like you, as he described. I currently have a boss whom is as you described your old boss to be, and i don't think they realise / care how their foul mood can impact everybody. Thank you for being the reason people feel comfortable and uplifted at work. Its people like you that make a difference ❤️

I've had two today
Spent an hour in a local park after school pick up as it was a beautiful day, when we were leaving an older couple sitting on a bench called me over and told me that I had a beautiful family of 5 very gorgeous boys and that I should be especially proud of my older 3 as they had watched and listened to them playing with, helping and being kind to a group of younger children.

This evening DH and I bit the bullet and told our neighbours we will be moving later in the year, don't know who cried more, us or them😢
They are settled travellers and have been the most amazing people, firstly to me when I lived here alone with my 2 boys and now to me Dh and our 5 boys.
He is a typical traveller man (the boss, he has the final word and only does 'manly' jobs) but is in fact a big softie underneath, he hugged me and told me that he never thought it was possible to love a child other than his own but wanted me to know that he loved me like a daughter and to please never forget them, keep in touch and call them if I ever need them♥

That is one of the best ive heard! Hearing that would absolutely delight me. You sound so hardworking (4 jobs??) And such a lovely person for him to say that. I too wish I would say the nice things I thought out loud more often, and im going to make an effort to do so. Im going to pass on this compliment to my mum, I immediately thought of her when I read it. How beautiful. Thank you for sharing that ❤️

Aw that even made me smile to read! I love witty and entertaining people, they're such a joy to be around, as you must be. What a lovely friend you have

This truly warms my heart. There is nothing I love more than mums giving recognition to other mums for what a brilliant job they're doing. You never know what someone is going through and it can make the biggest difference in the world. What a lovely lady she was, and a wonderful mum you are ❤️

Oof that would have me smiling for weeks. Its so rewarding to know and hear what a positive difference you make to people at work. Carry on lighting up the room ✨️ ❤️

The best was something I overheard someone say about me which in some ways was even nicer. They were speaking to another colleague and said “I wish I was like snakes, she just makes people feel so good about themselves” which made me smile all day

prob my was favourite though was coming back from a posh dinner do with my OH and was in the car park lift. It stopped and 3 large, slightly scary looking guys got on. There was the usual lift silence broken by one them saying ‘fuckin’ hell love, your shoes are awesome’. Followed by several other shoe compliments from the others. Not exactly a great compliment but it was really funny and an unexpected source!

That is so truly sweet. What a lovely thing for him to say. Even though he was quiet and timid, you still has such a positive experience to his work life. Just goes to show you never know who's day you're brightening up just by being kind. Really lovely ❤️

I was at a cash machine and a man said to me “You are absolutely beautiful and I hope you have someone to tell you that every day.”
I was SO flattered. My little boys (now adults) were in the car and I told them. One got the hump and the other said “Well what are you going to do about that? Are you going to tell dad?”
I did their dad and he said (while gawping at the TV) “Well you are beautiful.” It wasn’t quite what I wanted. I’d have like him to smile at me or at least look at me! 😂 Now it’s around 12 yrs later he tells me all the time so we got there in the end. When we met his first words to me were “You are so beautiful.” 🥰

This has got to be one of my favourites. A formidable woman. I would walk around with the confidence of God if someone said that to me lol. You truly must be if it was someone so senior saying that, and recognising you in such a brilliant way.

What an excellent thing to keep in mind, too! Its always the most tepid men that have the most confidence. But as a formidable woman, you do not let them bother you.

Loved this, thank you ❤️

Stop it im going to cry 😢 that is so beautiful I can't even describe it. What a wholesome thing to say, hearing that would make me feel so loved, safe and cherished beyond belief. Beautiful ❤️

Good on you for fighting the fight and making a difference for yourself and your colleagues. Standing up to / confronting management can be so intimidating. It takes one strong person to show such gumption and resilience to make a difference for everyone. You were that person in your workplace and I can only admire and commend you for it. Your colleagues were clearly appreciative, as they should be!

Jack Black voice Stick it to the man!!!

We relocated away from our families for my DH work. I was 28 with 2 small DC, very lonely and on the verge of depression. We moved during summer so I hadn't had the opportunity to attend baby groups etc to attempt to make friends and the only thing I could afford at the time and had the mental capacity for was to stick the babies in the pram and walk the 40 minutes into town, wander around, and then walk back. The walk back was up a very long and steep incline, I lost 2 stone that summer and it kept my depression at bay. One day I had made it to the top of the hill and was cutting through one housing estate to get to ours. A lady put her window down and shouted, 'You go Mama, I saw you in town and you've made it back here in record time. You should be proud, go you!' She had no idea that she was the only person to speak to me that day. It happened 11 years ago and i'll never forget it!

Yes it was so nice of him to say that.

Aww I would definitely take that as a compliment! And a testament to your teaching style!

Oh my! That made my eyes water!! 🥲

Oof, how sexy and romantic, I love it. I wish all men were so complimentary and articulate of their feelings. You got a good one!

It gets me every time I think about it 😂

Not directly to me but when DD was in about year 3 of primary her class teacher said that if she ever had a daughter she wanted her to be just like DD ❤️
People are always telling me I’m really intelligent and I need to start believing that!
A much younger colleague once told me if there were more people like me the world would be a better place. I immediately developed a crush on him 😆
You have reminded me I need to compliment my colleague in facilities who has totally cleaned and tidied our staff room. It’s a much nicer place now.