The Compliment You Almost Didnʼt Give | Jamorra Monae Dubose | TEDxLargo

Jamorra Monae DuBose, an Off-Broadway playwright, director and multidisciplinary artist, looks at how a simple, sincere compliment can open doors. Drawing on funny encounters and unexpected opportunities, she describes how kind words can break down barriers, create connections and bring joy to both the giver and the receiver. Her challenge to the audience is to give 20 sincere compliments a day and see what happens. The talk was given at a TEDx event organized independently by a local community under the TED conference format.

• Humorous stories about the effects of sincere compliments
• Compliments as a way to break down barriers and spark connections
• A challenge to give 20 sincere compliments a day
• Presented at TEDxLargo, credited to TEDx Talks

In The Compliment You Almost Didn't Give, Jamorra Monae Dubose takes a humorous, heartwarming look at the surprising power of saying something nice. Through funny encounters and unexpected opportunities sparked by simple acts of kindness, Jamorra reveals how genuine compliments can break down barriers, spark connections, and bring joy to both the giver and receiver. Her challenge? Give 20 sincere compliments a day and watch what happens. Because sometimes, the smallest words can open the biggest doors. Jamorra Monae DuBose Morris is an Off-Broadway playwright, director, producer, and multidisciplinary artist whose work explores identity, trauma, healing, and human connection. Her creative journey spans visual art, fashion design, theater, culinary arts, and immersive experiences. She also mentors emerging artists and leads workshops centered on creativity, collaboration, and self-expression, using storytelling and shared experiences to inspire meaningful connection and positive change. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx