[al_borland]

My sister makes friends with seemingly everyone. I had no idea how, but then after some family events we ended up spending several days together a few months ago. The main thing I noticed is that she compliments people any time she seems something she likes. I could see her get physically uncomfortable when she saw a bag she liked and the person was just out of reach and in a conversation. Eventually she was able to give the compliment and it was like a wave of calm came over her. I think this acts as a good ice breaker and she ends up meeting a ton of people.

I had a friend who used to do this as more of a game when he would be at the bars. He’d get real loose with compliments. It opens people up to talk more about the thing, if they are into it, and puts them in a better mood. At times he had trouble getting away from some people who really wanted to keep talking to the guy who liked their glasses/shirt/whatever.