I recall my cousin's young child Michael, who was just out of the toddler stage back then smiling as he said "Hello handsome" to me when I was a much younger man than I am today.
Now this took me quite aback and I realize he was only repeating that which had been said to him sometime earlier.
Anyway, all I could do is grin back at him, wave and somewhat sheepishly say "hello!".
Today is National Compliment Day.
It is observed each January 24th annually and is said to be a day dedicated to spreading positivity and kindness by giving real time compliments to others in an effort to improve everyone's mood and strengthens those interpersonal connections.
These ideas include praising someone's effort, character, or style, and sharing the positive impact as you see fit.
The day provides an opportunity to vocalize nice things you think about others, making people feel noticed and appreciated.
It instigates a ripple effect of kind words in the name of creating happiness and belonging.
So if you are so inclined share a compliment with some deserving other. It will provide improvement and mesh between you and your significant others.