This story brightened my day on Saturday and I have a hunch it will brighten yours as well. Shiela and Peter were at the gym last week and there were posters or something indicating a promotion with one of the local sports stores. It said that each gym member would receive a complementary entry.
The following conversation ensued:
P: Mom, I'm going to tell that guy he has nice hair and that woman she has a nice outfit (etc etc).
S: Okay, but why?
P: So I can get more complimentary entries!
Through her laughter Shiela got the opportunity to explain the difference between compliment and complementary! I guess if you think about it, to a 10 year old, Peter's line of thinking is right on. And for the rest of us, it makes a great story!
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