Simply Charming: Compliments and Kindness for All Occasions

by Christie Matheson

Simply Charming is a fun, fabulous book all about compliments—their history, how to use them, and how to take them. Learn how to use winning words in a wide variety of situations, from chatting with a new acquaintance to interviewing for a job. Couples and singles will also benefit from the section on compliments between lovers—whether you’re initiating a first date or celebrating your fiftieth wedding anniversary, everyone appreciates a kind word from their partner. A sincere statement of your feelings, a well-timed gift, or even just a friendly smile can go above and beyond to make someone happy. And with this beautiful, witty guide, you can do just that.

Genres: Nonfiction

152 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2012

About the author

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Christie Matheson is a writer living in San Francisco and Boston. Her work has appeared in Body & Soul, Glamour, Shape, Boston, San Francisco, Yoga Journal, and The Boston Globe Magazine. She is coauthor of The Confetti Cakes Cookbook, Vineyard Harvest: A Year of Good Food on Martha's Vineyard, and Tea Party and is the author and photographer of the outdoor travel book Discover Rhode Island.