I toss compliments to the unsuspecting if it appears that someone needs a lift.

He compliments people sometimes when they least expect it. It's like telling a complete stranger you like their hair or the shirt they're wearing. He does it to make someone happy or lift their spirits when they appear down or sad.

That's a gorgeous dress your wearing Ceili, Oh, and your hair looks lovely.

Why thank-you Euro, that was so unexpected.
Right back at ya...

OH ,you're too kind, this is a new dress I'm wearing, and my new hairstyle, I believe, is called "The Baldy.

It looks good on ya, regardless. Same for the house coat, erm, frock I'm presently sporting.

Housecoat/frock, either way you look lovely my dear. I'm sure.

Wisely expressed by a highly competent English native.

So much for the silly prescription that in English one must use he/him/his for the gender neutral pronoun.