Win National Compliment Day with These Praise-Worthy Items
In a world where we’re so often defined by our differences, it’s
important to remember the handful of universal truths that bind us:
puppies are cute, going to bed without setting an alarm is bliss, free
food is the best food, leaving work early is magnificent, and it’s
awesome when your favorite song comes on the radio.
You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who has something negative to say about these ties that bind.
Another universal truth: compliments. Compliments have this powerful, almost mystical effect on both the giver and the receiver. They can instill confidence, provide validation, build relationships, and go a long way toward improving someone’s mood.
Science says so too.
Researchers have found that compliments actually activate the striatum area of the brain (the area that regulates a range of cognitive functions, such as feelings of reward, motivation, and decision-making), and actually improve peoples’ performance.
They studied the effects of compliments on 48 adults who were asked to perform routine tasks such as typing on a keyboard. They found that the group that received personalized, individualized compliments performed better on the tests than those that did not. They concluded, “To the brain, receiving a compliment is as much a social reward as being rewarded money. We've been able to find scientific proof that a person performs better when they receive a social reward after completing an exercise.”
Fortunately for you, National Compliment Day is an actual holiday, and it’s right around the corner (let’s be honest, if National Cookie Day is a thing, there should definitely be a day celebrating compliments). So, come January 24, get ready to compliment everyone around you in the most flattering, and, of course, cutest way possible.
Cute Stationery
If a picture is worth a thousand words, and words speak straight from the heart, why not make sure your compliment comes through loud and clear by including both?
Talking Out Of Turn has tons of cute stationery and cards that combine pictures and words to deliver a compliment that packs the proverbial punch. With so many different messages and designs, you can deliver the perfect compliment to that exceptional coworker, lifelong bestie, or thoughtful significant other. What better way to compliment that co-worker who is always giving 100% than with a “Snailed It” or “High5!” card, or a simple note of recognition on a cute piece of stationery.
Or, if you’re always wondering how you scored such amazing friends or significant other, tell them why they’re so great with a cute card that says“I Lava You” (obviously paired with a lava lamp that will make any 90s child laugh).
Coffee Mugs
If you think every day is worthy of a compliment (and you should!) coffee mugs can convey your complimentary sentiments every day of the year. Morning coffee, an afternoon pick-me-up, and days that end in ‘y’ are perfect opportunities to give a compliment to someone around you or send a little positivity to yourself! With messages adorning cute mugs like “Killin’ It!” “You Got This,” “Yes You Can,” and “Hello Lovely,” you and everyone around you will feel that little touch of encouragement to power on through the day.
If you’re looking to go above and beyond with your compliments, gift someone their own stationery or coffee mug so they can feel complimented every day of the week. Go out and purchase some cute bags and you will have yourself the perfect gift that will keep on complimenting.
About Talking Out of Turn
Talking Out of Turn (TOOT) is a group of artists, dreamers, and doers who create cute stationery, coffee mugs, desk sets, and cute tote bags with a personal, humorous touch. Based in Dallas, Texas, they design and produce most of their products in-house, with the goal of creating work that adds meaning to peoples’ daily lives.
Browse all of their products at Talkingoutofturn.com
You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who has something negative to say about these ties that bind.
Another universal truth: compliments. Compliments have this powerful, almost mystical effect on both the giver and the receiver. They can instill confidence, provide validation, build relationships, and go a long way toward improving someone’s mood.
Science says so too.
Researchers have found that compliments actually activate the striatum area of the brain (the area that regulates a range of cognitive functions, such as feelings of reward, motivation, and decision-making), and actually improve peoples’ performance.
They studied the effects of compliments on 48 adults who were asked to perform routine tasks such as typing on a keyboard. They found that the group that received personalized, individualized compliments performed better on the tests than those that did not. They concluded, “To the brain, receiving a compliment is as much a social reward as being rewarded money. We've been able to find scientific proof that a person performs better when they receive a social reward after completing an exercise.”
Fortunately for you, National Compliment Day is an actual holiday, and it’s right around the corner (let’s be honest, if National Cookie Day is a thing, there should definitely be a day celebrating compliments). So, come January 24, get ready to compliment everyone around you in the most flattering, and, of course, cutest way possible.
Cute Stationery
If a picture is worth a thousand words, and words speak straight from the heart, why not make sure your compliment comes through loud and clear by including both?
Talking Out Of Turn has tons of cute stationery and cards that combine pictures and words to deliver a compliment that packs the proverbial punch. With so many different messages and designs, you can deliver the perfect compliment to that exceptional coworker, lifelong bestie, or thoughtful significant other. What better way to compliment that co-worker who is always giving 100% than with a “Snailed It” or “High5!” card, or a simple note of recognition on a cute piece of stationery.
Or, if you’re always wondering how you scored such amazing friends or significant other, tell them why they’re so great with a cute card that says“I Lava You” (obviously paired with a lava lamp that will make any 90s child laugh).
Coffee Mugs
If you think every day is worthy of a compliment (and you should!) coffee mugs can convey your complimentary sentiments every day of the year. Morning coffee, an afternoon pick-me-up, and days that end in ‘y’ are perfect opportunities to give a compliment to someone around you or send a little positivity to yourself! With messages adorning cute mugs like “Killin’ It!” “You Got This,” “Yes You Can,” and “Hello Lovely,” you and everyone around you will feel that little touch of encouragement to power on through the day.
If you’re looking to go above and beyond with your compliments, gift someone their own stationery or coffee mug so they can feel complimented every day of the week. Go out and purchase some cute bags and you will have yourself the perfect gift that will keep on complimenting.
About Talking Out of Turn
Talking Out of Turn (TOOT) is a group of artists, dreamers, and doers who create cute stationery, coffee mugs, desk sets, and cute tote bags with a personal, humorous touch. Based in Dallas, Texas, they design and produce most of their products in-house, with the goal of creating work that adds meaning to peoples’ daily lives.
Browse all of their products at Talkingoutofturn.com
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