Decide what you like about the person you are going to compliment. Do any of these things come to mind? Add some of your own ideas.

• Kind
  
• Fair
  
• Helpful
  
• Honest
  
• Reliable
  
• Friendly
  
• Brave
  
• Hard worker
  
• Good sport
  
• Concern for others
  
• Self-confident
  
• Common sense
  
• Caring
  
• Smart
  
• Problem solver
  
• Courteous
  
• Great sense of humor
  
• Generous
  
• Self-discipline
  
• Open minded
  
• Loves to learn
  
• Sunny disposition
  
• Warm smile
  
• Positive attitude
  
• Peaceful nature
  
• Different way of looking at things
  
• Creative
  
• Spunky
  
• Witty
  
• Adaptable
  
• Flexible
  
• Logical mind
  
• Perceptive
  
• Cheerful

Step 2 - Now add a detailed example of what you mean.

"You are a very reliable person." (What you like about them from step 1)

"Whenever we have to work on a project, like the Smith account presentation last month, I know I can depend on you to be through, complete, and timely with the research." (An example of what you like)

Not sure what to say? Here are a few compliments to chose from. Try adding a specific example to custom design it for the compliment receiver. Notice that all these compliments start with the same word. It's a gentle reminder that compliment giving is about others.

You...
...have a great way with words.
...are a terrific leader.
...make working on a project a joy.
...are very creative.
...are a good provider.
...are fun to be with.
...have a great reputation.
...are cleaver.
...make a house feel like a home.
...have a good eye for decorating.
...are a good driver.
...can do anything you set your mind to.
...are capable of accomplishing whatever you believe.
...are a good listener.
...are very cheerful.
...warm my heart.
...sing like an angel.
...are very handsome/beautiful.
...are important to me.
...have a terrific outlook on life.
...are very intelligent.
...are kind.
...are a good role model.
...are very alert.
...are funny.
...always motivate me.
...are unique.
...are very strong.
...are a picture of good health.
...are courageous.
...are very loving.
...bring out the best in me.
...make me want to be a better person.
...make me smile.
...are a wonderful cook.
...make hot dogs taste like a gourmet meal.
...are a wonderful caregiver.
...make me feel special.
...make me feel I can do anything.
...are fun to be with.
...are the wind beneath my wings.
...are the light of my life.