By Kimberly Mikesh

25 ways to make someone's day

Tags Living Happier

Who doesn't love a good compliment? No one, that's who. But 'love your necklace' and 'cute shoes' are overplayed. Go ahead. Check out this list of compliments, and make someone's day.

1) Your smile is contagious. - Turns out you're right, according to science.

2) You have the best laugh.

3) You're an awesome friend. ('Friend' can be easily substituted for husband, daughter, work BFF...you get the idea.)

4) You're more helpful than you realize.

5) Is that your picture next to "charming" in the dictionary?

6) On a scale from 1 to 10, you're an 11.

7) Your inside is even more beautiful than your outside.

8) You're like sunshine on a rainy day.

9) You bring out the best in other people.

10) Your ability to recall random factoids at just the right times is impressive.

11) Being around you makes everything better.

12) Jokes are funnier when you tell them.

13) You're better than a triple-scoop ice cream cone. With sprinkles.

14) You're inspiring.

15) If you were a box of crayons, you'd be the big industrial name-brand one with a built-in sharpener.

16) Our community is better because you're in it.

17) You always know how to find that silver lining.

18) Everyone gets knocked down sometimes; only people like you get back up again and keep going.

19) You're more fun than bubble wrap.

20) You're like a breath of fresh air.

21) You're gorgeous... and that's the least interesting thing about you, too.

22) When you make up your mind, nothing stands in your way.

23) In high school I bet you were voted "most likely to continue being awesome."

24) I bet you do crossword puzzles in ink.

25) You're even better than a unicorn, because you're real.

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