Pinoys are generally shy and not very outspoken. We usually think twice about giving a compliment, as we might sound too forward. We are even more timid when it comes to receiving a compliment. We become too modest or self-critical, because we don’t want to appear smug or overconfident.
Mentos, the Philippines’ number 1 selling candy in leading supermarkets and convenience stores today, hopes to help change that with their limited-edition Mentos CompliMentos rolls. Mentos is like a universal “friend request”, a conversation starter, a candy that helps you connect with people. In a bid to further spread positivity, Mentos introduces a new packaging for Mint and Fruit Chewy Dragees. The new packaging features 16 different compliments, such as “You fill me with excite-mint!”, “You sweeten up my life”, and “Your smile is refreshing”, among others.
With the help of Mentos CompliMentos, you get the chance to make a fresh connection by paying someone a sincere compliment.
Mentos wanted to bring that Global campaign closer to home by working with celebrities Paulo Avelino and Gabbi Garcia on a social experiment video. The two were seen separately on a small screen posing as static ads at a mall. They would try to get the attention of passersby in the mall and interact with them by paying them compliments. The social experiment culminates with Paulo and Gabbi revealing that they are actually at the mall, and start sharing Mentos CompliMentos rolls to the crowd and more live compliments from everyone around.
“What I learned was that people were shy and embarrassed at first but they were thrilled to receive compliments and nice comments. They sort of lost their shyness,” said Paulo.
“The compliments served as ways to connect with them. What I saw was how they were not just flattered but touched by the compliments,” said Gabbi.
Denis Opulencia, Mentos Brand Manager also shared that Mentos came up with this campaign to help people make connections, meet new friends and learn how to accept compliments graciously.
Mentos partnered with Shopee for the exclusive launch of Mentos Complimentos, just in time for the 11.11 sale.
So what do you say the next time anyone says you are look good today? Instead of a shy “hindi naman!”, try accepting the compliment with gratitude, and also finding something good about the other person too! If you are shy to give a compliment, try giving him/her a Mentos Complimentos! (I’m sure they will love it!)
Mentos Complimentos rolls are currently available in Shopee. Get big discounts as part of Shopee’s 11.11 Big Christmas Sale. Order them now at https://shopee.ph/perfettivanmelle_phils.
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