Many also like receiving compliments from strangers (26 per cent) and colleagues (24 per cent), and some particularly like kind words from their mother-in-law (eight per cent).
It also revealed simple phrases like “I appreciate you” (44 per cent), “you are so kind” (40 per cent), and “you are a great friend” (40 per cent) are among Brits’ favourite compliments.
However, of the women polled, 17 per cent trust compliments from other women more because they feel more authentic (66 per cent) and heartfelt (43 per cent).
And when receiving such praise, 83 per cent feel valued, 50 per cent feel appreciated, while it puts 42 per cent in a brighter mood.
A poll of 2,000 adults found 68 per cent believe sincere and kind words have the power to turn a bad week into a good one, and 83 per cent believe authentic compliments are more important than ever.
