The Perfect Thing to Say on ‘Say Something Nice’ Day
Did you know that June 1st is National Say Something Nice Day? Are you prepared to offer sincere compliments and “mic drops” of kindness on this day? Well, America’s Best has an incredible idea to help your “Say Something Nice Day” go smoothly. Ready for this? Compliment someone on their eyeglasses.
That’s right. A well-placed compliment about someone’s eyeglasses is the perfect thing to say on Say Something Nice Day. Let’s face it, who doesn’t want their choice in fashion eyewear applauded?
Frankly, it’s much easier to compliment someone—especially someone of the opposite sex—on their choice in eyeglasses rather than the clothes they are wearing. You can say, “Stunning eyeglass frame, Sue!” without the risk that Sue’s expecting a dinner invitation. Or, tell Bill in Marketing that his aviator sunglasses are a great look for him, without fear that he’ll tell the rest of the department you’ve got a crush.
If you’ve never complimented someone on their eyeglasses before, here are a few pointers—a couple different directions you can go on Say Something Nice Day or any day, for that matter.
Angle 1: Compliment the style of the actual frame.
This is your safest bet if you want to keep the compliment neutral. Tell the person that the frame a great “design” or a lot of style. Most eyeglass frames have something interesting happening on their earpieces. Look for flashy patterns or bling on the sides of the frame about which you can say, “Wow! What great glasses!”
Angle 2: Compliment how the frame fits.
This is slightly more personal, so save this compliment for a friend or someone you want to get to know better. With this angle, you can compliment how the frame highlights one’s eyes or brightens up their face. One perfect compliment is this, “Wow, that frame really looks fabulous on you. The (color/shape/style) really looks good!” Try this one. I think you’ll like the smile you get in return.
Angle 3: Compliment the personality of the frame and wearer.
This compliment is neutral enough to use on your boss, yet personal enough to be meaningful to a friend. In this case, you are complimenting how the style of the eyeglass frame matches the style of the wearer. For example, your friend Dawn—who oozes with spunk and wears bright red glasses with bling on the temples—may be the perfect candidate for a statement like this. “Wow! Your glasses are great! They scream fun and stylish. Just like you, Dawn! You found the perfect glasses for your personality.” Most of us do, naturally, pick eyeglass frames that match our personalities, so it’s easier than you think to deliver this compliment.
So what compliments will you be dishing on Say Something Nice Day? The sky really is the limit. But, now I hope you’re prepped and ready to brighten up this day for the eyeglass wearers in your life.
