The phrase “You look simply marvelous” was coined by comedian Billy Crystal who created the Saturday Night Live character named Fernando.  Fernando’s skewed philosophy of life was, “It’s better to look good than to feel good.”  Although misguided, Fernando knew the power of paying someone a compliment.

Do you find compliments to be plentiful or rare in your life?  Do you pay them?  Do you receive them?  Author, Roberto Rocha says, “Paying compliments has never been more strategically important than it is today.  Not because people expect them, but precisely because they don’t.  While everyone is wrapped up in their own performance, people hardly take the time to recognize others.”