What did that compliment do to you?

 Assuming we have no ulterior motive, such as buttering up ortrying to manipulate someone, a compliment can a lift a person’s spirits.However, it can also have a negative effect.  At the risk of making you (and me!) afraid to ever say anythingnice to anyone again, I’ve been pondering the subject and remembering whathelped me and what did not. I hope you’ll share your thoughts in the