How do you react when a stranger randomly compliments you?
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Well, I think that's a route of one of my issues. I was a really cute kid, and also really shy. People would comment on my dimples and I'd want to crawl under a table to hide myself.
And, it has taken a long time to get used to the random compliment so that I don't blush and look for a hiding spot...
But of late, I've received more attention because of the significant change in appearance and I'm becoming used to it. So now I Smile, and say thank you. (I must be less shy... or the weightloss is causing an increase in confidence.)0 -
I flip them off and say "Quit messing with me!"0
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JenAndSome wrote: »midwesterner85 wrote: »JenAndSome wrote: »Never gotten one. Don't see it happening anytime soon. Women don't randomly compliment guys unless they're really fit and good looking. It's a thing.
This is not completely true. I compliment guys if they have something that stands out about them, like a great shirt or a dapper mustache. I think I'm going to make it a point to randomly compliment guys more often.
Wow, that is really great of you to start doing that. I'll second that I don't get complimented, but I'm not exactly good looking (yet) anyway. There was once I was talking to a woman, hanging out with a group at a bar and talking politics (to each their own, right?). We had seen each other around a few times, but didn't really know each other well. I knew we had that in common, and she had complimented me so I thought she might be interested in dating (because otherwise women don't ever compliment men, right?). I was kinda hitting on her back. She later sent me a message and basically said she was not at all interested... she just had sensed I was feeling down and was trying to cheer me up.
That may be why women are less inclined to compliment. They may want to be nice, but not have the guy read too much into it.
Yes, I can believe it. If most women complimented men regularly, it would be different, though. One woman will not be able to change that single-handedly, and will become another victim of misunderstanding.0 -
Say thank you. If a person is kind enough to give a compliment then its only manners to accept it graciously.0
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I say thank you, and I am happy.0
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Jesus_Shaves wrote: »Like the title states, how do you react when a person be it from the same sex or opposite sex just randomly compliments you?
Do you like it?
Do you think they are crazy?
What is your honest reaction?
If it seems genuine, or at least is nothing weird; I smile, say " thank you " and move on.
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stalk them for the rest of the day ;p0
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The other day I walked around New York for 10 hours and all I got were compliments. I didn't say a word or react at all.0
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itsthehumidity wrote: »The other day I walked around New York for 10 hours and all I got were compliments. I didn't say a word or react at all.
I had thought about that, but wasn't going to bring it up. Please see my earlier comment about how there is a fine line between giving a compliment and being a jerk.
It is my opinion that a compliment should be given to benefit the receiver. In a situation where a guy "cat calls" in order to fulfill his own emotional needs, then it is being a jerk.0 -
Context is key.
Most compliments I attempt to be gracious and say Thank you.
But other times I see it as someone looking for an excuse to chat, interested in getting a new dress, or procrastinating... and I try to help them achieve their goals.
It only fails when I try to add humor to the situation.
Them: You have a beautiful smile.
Me: Thank you. :With over the top modest look: Well... my parents DID get me braces.
Of course, my Mom did pray that Sister #1 would have perfect teeth...and she did. The rest of us? She forgot. So she's also to blame!"
Or maybe it's oversharing that's my problem.
Either way, awkward.
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Never gotten one. Don't see it happening anytime soon. Women don't randomly compliment guys unless they're really fit and good looking. It's a thing.
I do... I randomly complimented a guy on his hands before. He sat next to me in a class and everyday I just admired his long beautiful fingers, and finally told him one day. I think women are just more reluctant because they don't want it to be misconstrued.0 -
Externally...
Internally....gif)
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midwesterner85 wrote: »JenAndSome wrote: »midwesterner85 wrote: »JenAndSome wrote: »Never gotten one. Don't see it happening anytime soon. Women don't randomly compliment guys unless they're really fit and good looking. It's a thing.
This is not completely true. I compliment guys if they have something that stands out about them, like a great shirt or a dapper mustache. I think I'm going to make it a point to randomly compliment guys more often.
Wow, that is really great of you to start doing that. I'll second that I don't get complimented, but I'm not exactly good looking (yet) anyway. There was once I was talking to a woman, hanging out with a group at a bar and talking politics (to each their own, right?). We had seen each other around a few times, but didn't really know each other well. I knew we had that in common, and she had complimented me so I thought she might be interested in dating (because otherwise women don't ever compliment men, right?). I was kinda hitting on her back. She later sent me a message and basically said she was not at all interested... she just had sensed I was feeling down and was trying to cheer me up.
That may be why women are less inclined to compliment. They may want to be nice, but not have the guy read too much into it.
Yes, I can believe it. If most women complimented men regularly, it would be different, though. One woman will not be able to change that single-handedly, and will become another victim of misunderstanding.
I'm not too worried about it. I can scare most men away pretty easily. If they aren't put off by my disregard for social niceties I can just pretend to be a stage 5 clinger and watch them scurry off.
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NoelFigart1 wrote: »That depends. Is it a genuine compliment, or is it something we social strings attached.
Usually, it's a smile and a "Thank you."
Unless it's got undercurrents that don't deserve thanks. Then I am temporarily deaf.
Agree.
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Jesus_Shaves wrote: »Like the title states, how do you react when a person be it from the same sex or opposite sex just randomly compliments you?
Do you like it?
Do you think they are crazy?
What is your honest reaction?
I smile, say thanks, and go about my business. What's not to like?
I think you have some esteem issues if you can't take a compliment as just that, and automatically think someone is 'crazy'.0 -
PurringMyrrh wrote: »Externally...
Internally...
bwahahha love this!
i say thanks bit seldom place any value on it. still nice to hear though 0 -
smile big and say thank you!0
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Violently.0
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galaxyhearts wrote: »Well, I'm awkward, soooo, even though I don't mean to, I usually somehow find a way to undermine the compliment.
example:
"I like your outfit"
my awkward response:
"Thanks it was on sale..."
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Generally followed by me wondering wtf is wrong with me.
You, myself, and a million others do the same thing, lol. Why is it so hard to just accept sincere compliments?
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quote="Jesus_Shaves;10016802"]Like the title states, how do you react when a person be it from the same sex or opposite sex just randomly compliments you?
Do you like it?
Do you think they are crazy?
What is your honest reaction?[/quote]
Honestly it depends on how it is said but usually I say thanks and return the compliment.
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Usually, I start slowly, but sometimes I just have to passionately kiss them.0
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I back away slowly or scowl.0
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Usually just say thank you. But it depends on the compliment & the context of the words. Most of the time, I just ignore it, especially on social media, since it's full of douchey men. But when people compliment something I'm wearing, or my red hair (which I'm pretty used to since I was a child) or just something subtle, I don't mind. Some people though take "complimenting" a little too far.0
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Thank them and go about my business. If it's a creepy cat call sort of "compliment", I ignore them0
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I smile and say thank you. Sometimes that's the end. Sometimes it starts a conversation.0
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That hasn't happened in a while!0
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Here's one! You are very Pretty and fun to talk to!
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