Have you ever given a stranger a compliment in passing? If you have, they probably appreciated more than you would think. A study published in Psychological Science suggests that people severely underestimate how positively recipients feel about receiving support. Social support is an integral part of a balanced and healthy life. It can have profound effects of well-being by making the recipient feeling important, loved, and cared for by others. It can even improve physical health in some cases. Despite the benefits, many people hesitate to reach out due to being unsure about how the other per…
