Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Why Do Compliments Cause So Much Grief?
by Elizabeth Bernstein
Wall Street Journal
Ric Morgan was in a receiving line at a fancy dinner honoring him for his nonprofit work. He was shaking hands with ambassadors and other Washington dignitaries when an elderly lady came up and congratulated him. After chitchatting for a moment, she placed her hand lightly on his chest, leaned in and said, "You certainly do dress well ... for a fat man."

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