4. “I love how you’re always so positive and optimistic.”
“It made me happy when he said he wanted to be just like me,” smiles one Japanese woman in her 20s. Big sis women are proud of their optimistic view of the world around them. It definitely helps them overcome some difficult times. If you notice a moment when her optimism made everything just a little bit better, give her a round of applause for her positive outlook and personality. Be specific when making a compliment. “You have a great personality” can be taken the wrong way and perceived as sarcasm.