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Daily writing promptWhat was the best compliment you've received?View all responses Compliments are not a one-size-fits-all sort of proposition. It depends upon your needs. Many days, the best compliment I'll receive will be from my cats snuggling at the end of the day. A high approval rating for a fun interlude of petting, hugging, and …
Giving compliments can be tricky. Well-used compliments ease friction, build relationships, and add a bit of flavor to bland interactions. But less is sometimes more, and with certain people, a compliment is just the opener to a complaint. When I was working as an applied anthropologist, I had a "colleague" who always started some work-related …
What makes craft work? Is it the materials, designs, manner of work, the intent of the crafts person, or the community that surrounds and supports the work? Over the years, I've had many discussions with other artists and craftspeople about this. The above reasons weave together for jewelers, potters, fabric workers, boatbuilders, and carvers. I …
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