UN-Impressive ‘Compliments’ . . .•	When compliments are used as a passive-aggressive way to manipulate others for personal gain.•	Delivering a back-handed compliment which makes others feel bad.•	Dishonesty—you say it but really do not mean it.•	False bravado.•	Manufacturing the moment for your ulterior motives.•	Pandering to win affection, a vote, or approval.•	Exaggerating and being over-zealous.•	Being hypocritical.•	Expressing preferential treatment or making an unfair comparison.•	When it draws attention to a person’s weakness, disabilities, or shortcomings.•	When it is inappropriate and off-color.
Susan C. Young, The Art of Action: 8 Ways to Initiate & Activate Forward Momentum for Positive Impact
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