John Sheda.

I just found out that last Monday, March 1 was “World Compliment Day,” but don’t you think that paying or giving compliments should be more than just one day? My goodness, we have enough turmoil in the world today, that probably a “compliment” day should be every day. Just think of all the people you will be around in just one day and wouldn’t it be nice to make an effort to compliment at least three people every day. So how about it? Let’s do this. It will make people happier and that’s a good thing, isn’t it? It’ll make people feel good! And at work, it just might even produce productivity — might! So here are some complimentary thoughts about compliments, in case you just don’t know how to give one. Here goes…

-You’re so efficient, I think you could probably cook minute rice in thirty seconds. Ok, they get better, I promise you!!

-Honey, seeing you every morning is even better than coffee but thanks that I have both.

-John, you have the beard of a Greek god. (This is for Deb).

-Your smile is proof the best things in life really are free.

-I would give you my favorite sweatshirt anytime you want it and not even ask for it back.

-No matter how bad my day has been going, seeing your smile makes my day.

-I’m a cheeseburger and you are french fries, don’t we just go good together?

-I really think you are about as awesome as I think I am.

-Ya know. You are exactly my kind of weird.

-You make me laugh so hard sometimes that I snort like a pig.

-Thanks for letting me know that probably anyone could miss that putt.

-You are the only one I let control the music while I’m driving.

-When I’m upset, you’re the first person I want to talk to—which probably sucks for you but you handle it like a champ!

-You are not just a Mom — You are a “Cool Mom.”

-I love you like peanut butter loves jelly.

-Your car maintenance knowledge makes mechanics nervous, (this is me).

Well, these compliments should at least get you going. So starting immediately after you read this column, begin shuffling off your compliments. In fact, now that I’m thinking about it, how about letting me know, (not that it’s necessary or anything), how much you just love this column. I’ve never been too proud to ask for or even beg for a compliment. Heck, sometimes I even give them to myself, don’t I Deb? My email is johndebsheda@gmail.com or even give me a call at 319.327.4640.