My DH always complements me on my cooking whether or not he likes it. I know when he really enjoys the meal as he says I " I would be happy to pay for that in a restaurant."I agree with JD some people just don't comment on anything. My cousin and his wife stayed with us for Christmas and I put in a bit of effort to make the guest room lovely - fresh flowers, candles, fluffy towels, nice toiletries, a chocolate on theirs pillows and not a word.