Plus, how to give a funny compliment that makes them smile
Have you ever had the urge to pay someone a compliment that brightened their day and made them laugh? If so, this article is for you. We put together a complete list of funny compliments to help you give the people in your life an ego boost with a side of laughter. Weβll also cover how to deliver your funny compliments so they get the reaction youβre going for every time!
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Section 13 of 13:
How to Give Funny Compliments
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Make the compliment sincere and personal. The key to paying any type of compliment is to mean what you say. Itβs also important to compliment the person on something more than just surface things like looks. Though itβs perfectly fine to compliment a personβs looks, try to be more unique by complimenting non-physical attributes, like their personality, values, or actions. [1] X Research source
- Add humor to the compliment, not the other way around. When you pay a funny compliment, the compliment is always the most important part.
- Make the person feel genuinely appreciated and valued with a sincere compliment. Then, treat the humor as icing on the cake.
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Try using the βRule of 3β to be funny and complimentary. In comedy, the βRule of 3β says to pair 2 ideas that go together to set up the joke. Then, use a third idea to break the pattern in a surprising β and funny β way. This method is easy to remember and works whether youβre writing or telling someone how much you admire them. [2] X Research source
- For example, say something like, βYouβre handsome, witty, and tall enough to reach the top shelf at a grocery store.
- When you use the βRule of 3,β donβt get too flowery with your compliments. This method works best when you keep things short and snappy.
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Practice by giving more compliments and injecting them with humor. When it comes to comedy and compliments, practicing is the best way to get better and develop your skills. If you feel like you donβt have a sense of humor , practicing can help you build confidence and develop comedic timing. [3] X Research source
- Start small by challenging yourself to give 5 random compliments every day. Then, inject a little humor with the help of the βRule of 3.β
- The best part is that even if your jokes donβt hit, youβll still be making the other person feel good with a genuine compliment or two.
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