Complimenting Conundrum

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  • bushidowoman
    bushidowoman Posts: 1,599 Member
    As a lady who works out with guys often, I appreciate being complimented on my hard work and on being in good shape. Even a general "You're looking good" is appreciated.
    But it would make me a bit uncomfortable if a guy complimented me on my body, said I looked "hot" or anything like that.
    (But I'm also married.)
  • JAMProphet
    JAMProphet Posts: 288 Member
    SOOOOO....

    Here was what I told her:

    "I love the photos of you doing your crossfit thing! It is very obvious that you take great care of yourself :)"

    I sent the email, and it was received very well! Here is her response:

    "And thank you for the compliment!! You are far too kind!"

    Mission = ACCOMPLISHED!
  • dorianaldyn
    dorianaldyn Posts: 611 Member
    Glad the email went over well!

    As for me, I'm of the easy going variety. I tend to get lots of unsolicited commentary on my backside (I think Sir Mix A Lot wrote his song about me, haha), so I've learned to just laugh it off. I did have someone compliment me on my legs once at the gym and it didn't come across as pervy. Someone else commented on my stomach and then proceeded to try to chat me up and that was annoying.

    If a woman is working out and she has headphones on, keep all converstation short, light and to the point. A friendly, genuine compliment should generally be well received as long as it doesn't seem like you have any other motives. If you secretly do have other motives, wait to see how she responds. If it's favorable, I'd try another conversation at a later date ~ don't come on too strong at first and leave her wanting more interaction with you.
  • JAMProphet
    JAMProphet Posts: 288 Member
    Glad the email went over well!

    As for me, I'm of the easy going variety. I tend to get lots of unsolicited commentary on my backside (I think Sir Mix A Lot wrote his song about me, haha), so I've learned to just laugh it off. I did have someone compliment me on my legs once at the gym and it didn't come across as pervy. Someone else commented on my stomach and then proceeded to try to chat me up and that was annoying.

    If a woman is working out and she has headphones on, keep all converstation short, light and to the point. A friendly, genuine compliment should generally be well received as long as it doesn't seem like you have any other motives. If you secretly do have other motives, wait to see how she responds. If it's favorable, I'd try another conversation at a later date ~ don't come on too strong at first and leave her wanting more interaction with you.

    "I like big butts and I cannot lie" - most likely NOT the line I would use to compliment you at the gym :)
  • bikinisuited
    bikinisuited Posts: 881 Member
    SOOOOO....

    Here was what I told her:

    "I love the photos of you doing your crossfit thing! It is very obvious that you take great care of yourself :)"

    I sent the email, and it was received very well! Here is her response:

    "And thank you for the compliment!! You are far too kind!"

    Mission = ACCOMPLISHED!

    Applause to you for handling well like a gentlemen!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • Irish_Chica
    Irish_Chica Posts: 295
    I can tell you are dedicated and work hard!
    Your results are impressive.
    What a transformation.
    You look amazing. Great job!
    It is obvious you take good care of yourself!


    Those would be my suggestions for compliments that steer clear of finding yourself put in the pervert category????
  • JAMProphet
    JAMProphet Posts: 288 Member
    I can tell you are dedicated and work hard!
    Your results are impressive.
    What a transformation.
    You look amazing. Great job!
    It is obvious you take good care of yourself!


    Those would be my suggestions for compliments that steer clear of finding yourself put in the pervert category????

    Thanks! I'm gonna try them and report results!

    Also- I think you have the awesomest profile name!
  • JAMProphet
    JAMProphet Posts: 288 Member
    As a lady who works out with guys often, I appreciate being complimented on my hard work and on being in good shape. Even a general "You're looking good" is appreciated.
    But it would make me a bit uncomfortable if a guy complimented me on my body, said I looked "hot" or anything like that.
    (But I'm also married.)

    Thanks for the tip! I am going to try it as soon as I get back to my gym

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