Compliments...

After a tiring day's work, I went to sip some coffee with my friend. Was having a discussion on complimenting people. I was of the opinion that more the compliments I give, less valued it will be. The reason behind my theory was that people will take it for granted that I will compliment them anyway. When I said this to my friend, I was amazed at the perspective that was thrown back.
According to that perspective, the more you compliment, the more you encourage people. The more you encourage, the better they become. But there is a disclaimer here. Never overdo it. It was interesting to get a different line of thought and I believe I will take that route from here on.