Context: In order to improve my social skills, I am working at how to give honest compliments to people.
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Today I was walking on the sidewalk with my dog, when I saw a woman walking towards me. She was wearing tall boots that were making a clacking sound as she walked.
Since the sidewalk was narrow, I step aside to let her pass by. She said “thanks” to that and continued on her way.
A few moments later, I told her: “By the way, your boots are really cool!”. After that, she stopped, lifted a bit one of her legs and took a closer look her boot, and replied “Right? Thank you!” with a big smile on her face and started walking again.
It is not that much, but it is a milestone to me! It gives me confidence to keep working on my social skills