Compliment to Sister-in-law
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Question
B'SD Hello Rabbi, Is it permissible for my husband to compliment or say words of praise to his sister-in-law? If it is forbidden, what is the source of the prohibition, please? May you be blessed with mitzvot.
Answer
Hello,
It is permitted to express appreciation but not words of closeness.
According to the definition of the great poskim, the difference is between words of appreciation to a woman - which is forbidden, and words of appreciation to an action or object.
For example: it is forbidden to say 'you are a wonderful designer', but it is permitted to say 'the design is really wonderful'.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Even HaEzer, Siman 21, Se'if 6
One should not inquire about a woman's well-being at all, even through a messenger, and even through her husband it is forbidden to send her regards. However, it is permitted to ask her husband how she is doing.