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Jerrie W. Barber • Illustration • • 3 views
Some people pay a compliment as if they expected a receipt. - Kin Hubbard Reader’s Digest, December 1996, page 191
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The surest way to knock the chip off a fellow’s shoulder is by patting him on the back. Braude’s Handbook of Stories, Jacob M. Braude, page 75
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“I really like that hat. It’s a pity they’re not in style.” - Milton Sewell, 1980
Jerrie W. Barber • Illustration • • 3 views
An amateur photographer friend was invited to dinner and took along a few pictures. The hostess looked at his work and exclaimed, “These are very good. You must have an excellent camera.” Later, as my friend was departing, he turned to the hostess and said, “That was a delicious meal. You must have some…
Jerrie W. Barber • Illustration • • 1 view
The story is told of the timid preacher who wanted to say something complimentary to the hostess who had just served him a delicious meal. Upon leaving he timidly said, “It was better than I expected.”
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When we disclaim praise, it is only showing our desire to be praised a second time.- Francois de La Rochefoucauld The Fun Joke Book, Bob Phillips, page 113