How Do You Compliment a Good Actor?

After being so immersed in the world the actor helped create, it can be difficult to get yourself out of that world and come up with comments about good acting. To help you, this article describes how you can praise an actor for a good performance.

Everyone is different, but compliments to give good actors can be compliments about being unrecognizable, blending into the work, impacting you, being accurate and conveying the intended feelings, and being a joy to watch. If you are family or an actor they admire, practically any compliment works.

Specific examples of such compliments that actors (of varying degrees of fame) have said that they really liked are given below. (By the way, if you’re thinking of complimenting a friend or family member who is an actor, you might also be interested in the Gifts for Actors article or the Gifts for Filmmakers article.)

How To Praise Someone Professionally For Their Work

A work environment that is filled with praise rather than criticism will have workers who are ready to go the extra mile for the success of the organization. If you want to know how to praise someone professionally and officially, the following list will be helpful.

4. We are immensely grateful to have someone willing to do all it takes to get the job done excellently. Although this task is demanding, we were sure that you will meet up with the challenge.

8. Many people were given this task, but they failed because they were focused on the challenges involved. You, on the other hand, were focused on solutions and you excelled. Well done!

10. One of the most valuable assets of any company is a selfless employee. Businesses dream of having selfless workers like you. Thank you for your tremendous service to this company.

12 Great Example Compliments

While making it personal and heartfelt is important as already mentioned, here are some more general ideas to get you started. Then use the 5 Tips for Heartfelt Praise above to make it really special!

I/My friends/family love spending time with you. Knowing that we’re good company leaves us feeling truly valued. And when your friends and/or family enjoy spending time with us, we feel like we belong too. Awesome!
I was hoping that would be you! Let someone know you’re not only happy to see them, but that you were HOPING it was them!
I really like who I am when I’m around you! In other words, you’re saying, “You make me feel good about myself.” Fantastic!
I love it when you say (weird) things like that! What you’re saying is you’re unique and I love it! But use this compliment with care and only when you’re 100% sure you mean it! – or it could backfire.
I love having you in my life.I’m so glad you’re my friend/mom/dad/partner/child. Great to say any time…
I was just thinking about you. In this busy world, who wouldn’t want to know we’re in someone’s thoughts? We feel valued, interesting and cared for. YOU were just thinking about ME? Awesome!
_____ (insert their name here), you can handle this. Show you trust that someone knows what to do. Who wouldn’t want to know that you think they’re capable, intelligent and strong?
Take your time, _____ (insert their name here). When you tell someone to take their time (and mean it!), you’re giving them permission to be. You’re trusting them and you’re also giving them breathing space. I LOVE to hear this one.
I really admire the way you handled _____.” You were _____ (eg. confident, generous and insightful).” Complimenting someone’s integrity, skills and wisdom is empowering for EVERYone to hear.
_______ (insert their name here) I’d love to hear your thoughts on this. We all want to be needed, valued and trusted.
You did such a great job _____ (use their name here). I particularly loved the way you _____. You noticed what I did, thought I did a good job and I know what you really liked about it. Thank-you so much! Now I feel competent, strong and that you really value me!
You are a delight to be around! Need I say more?

3 Top Tips to Ensure your Compliment Sticks

Resource:

https://theactorsplace.org/how-do-you-compliment-a-good-actor/
https://plumcious.com/how-to-praise-someone-professionally/
https://fiercekindness.com/how-to-give-heartfelt-praise-plus-12-example-compliments/