From July to October in 2008, I had the privilege to conduct weekly training in Oral Communication to a bunch of wonderful eleven year old children at a school at Victoria Street. On the last session, I told them that I had a wonderful time with them and thanked them for their participation, involvement and enthusiasm. They really did well and I lavished much praise on them. However, what was interesting was their reaction. They were a little squeamish; probably they were not used to receive praise. Maybe, it had been a long time since someone last praised them.
In the eastern culture, most are not very good in accepting compliments. We see it more like showing modesty and humility. What can be helpful is to encourage people to receive compliments with thanks. As for our young people who are maturing daily, this can be helpful in building confidence and hence encouraging them to do better not forgetting to remain sincere and humble.
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