And this is why people think Bostonians are unfriendly. We’re not, but we can overthink things in our efforts to respect others’ autonomy. Complimenting strangers’ bodies is creepy indeed, but ...

Compliments make the world a better place. No, really. Research has shown the impacts of giving out compliments, and it’s pretty awesome. For starters, the positive impact a compliment can have on ...

My mom is one of those exceedingly nice people who compliments random strangers on the street. Often, it’s because they have a cute dog and my mom loooves dogs. But she never limits herself to ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When did people become so insecure that they take offense at pretty much everything? I’ve noticed a huge shift. Compliments given by strangers are now considered an insult or an ...