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# Compliments

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Irish women have an aversion to compliments. They rebuff them with: ‘Thanks, Penneys’ best’
Emma Comerford
IKEA has invented a mirror that literally says nice things about you
15 compliments that may be stealth insults
9 pain-free ways to brighten up your day
Why National Tell A Girl She’s Beautiful Day is an Irish disaster