Florian K.
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Random compliments:Is it difficult for you to give a compliment to a stranger?
  In my job and for people who work in the customer service industry, giving compliments is a must and it is highly encouraged. However, I realized that not everybody is comfortable in giving other people compliments, especially strangers. There are several reasons for this matter. First is that people can misinterpret a compliment as flirting, especially if the compliment came from a man. Even if the compliment is an innocent one. I have a lot of male friends who are very vocal when they see someone attractive, they have no problem expressing their admiration. For women, maybe we are more reserved but it is easy to give a compliment to fellow women. 

        Another reason can be culture. Today, I spoke to a man who lives in Hungary and I asked him if he is comfortable in giving compliments to strangers. He told me that he rarely gives a compliment to a stranger and usually gives it to family and close friends. I find it interesting because I am used to giving others compliments. Maybe, not just because of my job but because it is a good way to start a conversation. The compliments that I give are not always  about looks but also about intellect and personality. I have met people who are quite memorable even if I only met them once in my life. I remember that when I went to Vietnam and met a cheerful guide, we all paid him a compliment because we can see how much he loves his job. He was extremely tired but cheerful which was infectious and made us all happy.

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2020년 2월 17일 오전 7:30
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Florian K.
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중국어(북경어), 영어, 필리핀어(타갈로그어), 핀란드어, 기타
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중국어(북경어), 핀란드어, 기타
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