Compliments on Appearance

[trampledamage]

Wow, it's like I've landed on the mirror universe, because I had no idea so many people were so uncomfortable getting compliments: I'm not shy about my comments in real life and I hand out compliments like confetti at a carnival (even if I try and limit myself on-line for the creepiness factor mentioned by sidious). If I see something I like (someone's smile, eyes, or just their shirt), I might as well say it. Maybe there is a cultural divide somewhere, because here it's very common for people to be very complimenting to each other. I don't get tons of them, but I do get them, and it's nice.

Out of the blue compliments are the best of all - if there's no reason for the person to have made the comment (out of polite conversation or something) then I know it's real because otherwise it would have been just as easy for them not to say anything.

Still, I'll blush like mad and stutter, but on the inside I'm smiling.

And because I know that's my reaction - I always try to do the same for other people, and give out compliments as I see them, to take them by surprise.

 

[iguana_tonante]

And because I know that's my reaction - I always try to do the same for other people, and give out compliments as I see them, to take them by surprise.

Now I am picturing you in a costume and mask, jumping from behind corners and yelling compliments at unsuspecting passer-bys.

The Masked Complimenter! In theatres near you.

 

[trampledamage]

*blushes with pride*

Hey, whatever works

 

[Kestra]

Maybe there is a cultural divide somewhere, because here it's very common for people to be very complimenting to each other. I don't get tons of them, but I do get them, and it's nice.

Compliments from you could never be unwanted!

 

[TorontoTrekker]

A couple of weeks ago, I met some ladies for lunch who I used to work with and haven't seen in a while. They told me I looked great despite having gained some weight and gotten more gray. I think that was a compliment.

I've gotten a few similar comments recently that I think were meant as compliments. The first was from a friend who watched the Flashforward flash mob video I was in a few weeks ago, and said he thought I'd lost weight. (I don't think I have, but I've been growing my hair longer, so maybe my face looks thinner.) The other was from someone I've known since I was 19, though he dropped out of sight for several years and has only started coming to events again. He said to me about three months ago, "I like the grey. It gives you character." (He's the only person who's ever said anything like that - everyone else thinks I should dye it back to my natural dark brown, because the youthful face doesn't match the grey hair.)

I don't get compliments that often, so I'm always taken aback when someone says something nice about the way I look. And then I offer them my optometrist's phone number.

 

[scotpens]

. . . If I see something I like (someone's smile, eyes, or just their shirt), I might as well say it. Maybe there is a cultural divide somewhere, because here it's very common for people to be very complimenting to each other. I don't get tons of them, but I do get them, and it's nice.

Obviously, getting a compliment from a lovely lady tingles all the right spots, but I appreciate compliments from guys, too. It just means they like something about me, so I don't see any downsides!

That's an Italian thing. The Italians may not always know what they're doing, but they always look great doing it!

And they cook pretty good too.

Guys don't tend to compliment other guys on appearance very much . . .

Unless they're gay.

Reminds me of this very brief IMDb thread:

Thunderball: “Everything looks good on you”

 

[sidious618]

This is why you and I rocked H&M, the whole store was in awe of us. Especially that hot girl following me around rockefeller center afterwords.

Wait, we were pretty awesome in the Gap too weren't we?

That was an awesome trip. In hindsight we should've complimented that hot girl, creepiness be damned.

 

[Ashu]

Icant' even remember the last compliment I got. I'm gross. =/

 

[JonathonWally]

Icant' even remember the last compliment I got. I'm gross. =/

 

[Ashu]

Igross!

 

[RJDiogenes]

^^ U not.

He said to me about three months ago, "I like the grey. It gives you character."

That's what I say about myself.

 

[Goji]

The only people who have ever complimented my appearance are less than half my age, and that just makes me sad no matter what their gender.

 

[Locutus of Bored]

I appreciate compliments whether they come from men or women, though when it comes from a woman I'm happier.

 

[MetalPants]

Same here. I hate the attention. Either it's somebody leering (usually guys)

It is stuff like this that make me very careful about giving out compliments to ladies I know. I don't want to come across as the leering creepy guy.

Seriously guys, always notice a woman's shoes. Trust me on this. I'm sure all the "ladies" will back me up.

QFT!

 

[JRS]

I dont really get much positive compliments from the ladies about my looks( except from my gf), so I am usually happy when I hear them
Though, I sometimes might ruin the moment by saying something like : "Im not.." or "your joking, right?!?!"

 

[Nardpuncher]

I haven't been complimented on my looks in a while. I'm 37.

But guys do compliment, but usually not about your face. Male friends tell me that I look big (I'm 265lbs) and that's a great compliment. Feels 90% as good as a compliment from a woman.

 

[ITL]

Compliments? What is....compliments?

 

[iguana_tonante]

Maybe there is a cultural divide somewhere, because here it's very common for people to be very complimenting to each other. I don't get tons of them, but I do get them, and it's nice.

Compliments from you could never be unwanted!

Now, that's a compliment that makes me blush!

Thank you, my dear!

That's an Italian thing. The Italians may not always know what they're doing, but they always look great doing it!

And they cook pretty good too.

A true statement about my country if I ever saw one!

 

[Michael Chris]

I definitely appreciate them! Especially from the opposite gender.

 

[Eyes]

I do appreciate them, especially from girls, but if a guy gives me one, I won't be averse to it.

As for giving them, I try to, whenever possible. A few nice words could really brighten someone's day.