such a pretty face!

anewdana
anewdana Posts: 29 Member
edited October 2024 in Chit-Chat
What's a good come back for "oh you have such a pretty face"?? You know what they're REALLY implying.

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  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,317 Member
    "Thank you"
  • seehawkmomma
    seehawkmomma Posts: 815
    What's a good come back for "oh you have such a pretty face"?? You know what they're REALLY implying.

    You got a purdy mouth
  • sjtreely
    sjtreely Posts: 1,014 Member
    "And to think ... it pales in comparison to my personality! But thanks for noticing my outward appearance."
  • RILEYRED
    RILEYRED Posts: 647 Member
    THE REST OF ME ISN'T TOO SHABBY EITHER!!!!!
  • ajbeans
    ajbeans Posts: 2,857 Member
    "Thank you"

    ^ This. Not many people have face that's pretty enough to elicit comments, so if somebody's telling you that you do, accept the compliment.
  • _VoV
    _VoV Posts: 1,494 Member
    "Thank you"

    ^^^ Like! Why read an insult into something that may or may not be? I save my sarcasm for comments that are unmistakably rude.

    Oh yes....and based on your profile photo, you DO! And I'm saying that sincerely and without any implication.
  • G30Grrl
    G30Grrl Posts: 377 Member
    What's a good come back for "oh you have such a pretty face"?? You know what they're REALLY implying.

    You got a purdy mouth

    Bahahaha!!!
  • mistresseeyore
    mistresseeyore Posts: 717 Member
    I used to say, "thank you Grandpa." I lost a bunch of weight after high school, and he said, "I didn't think you were going to be pretty growing up, but now you are down right pretty." Don't be mad, they just don't know what will set you off. They don't mean to be mean.
  • ajbeans
    ajbeans Posts: 2,857 Member
    Just as an aside, I actually am afraid to give compliments because I worry that people will think I'm "implying" something, the way you seem to. My sister-in-law has one of the most beautiful faces I've ever seen, but I don't want to tell her so because there's always that worry that she'll take offense, even though I would mean nothing but good things.

    Our culture kind of conditions us not to be able to accept compliments well. We tend to either turn to self-deprecation, or think the other person is trying to kill us with kindness. Let's work on changing that, shall we? :)
  • writtenINthestars
    writtenINthestars Posts: 1,933 Member
    Why assume they are implying something else?

    I just say Thank you....cuz I'm pretty, dammit.
  • juliecat1
    juliecat1 Posts: 3,450 Member
    You say Thank you. Thinking they mean the rest of you is less ythan is your own hang up. You wouldn't think someone saying 'I love your shoes' means the rest of your outfit is ugly. So don't do that to yourself otherwise. And by the way... Its very true. You do have a pretty face.
  • AZTrailRunner
    AZTrailRunner Posts: 1,199 Member
    Tell them to please keep their compliments to themselves. That'll teach 'em. :noway:
  • TheFitHooker
    TheFitHooker Posts: 3,357 Member
    "Thank you, so do you" :D unless they don't haha then it's just "Thanks"
  • dreambodin2011
    dreambodin2011 Posts: 166 Member
    say THANK YOU and, be thankful that yes, you do!
  • misstasharenee
    misstasharenee Posts: 95 Member
    "And to think ... it pales in comparison to my personality! But thanks for noticing my outward appearance."
    LOVE THIS!!
  • _VoV
    _VoV Posts: 1,494 Member
    Really? You would really say 'Thanks for noticing my outward appearance.'????

    Do you ever misspeak? Or say something awkwardly? Would you rather have your comment dealt with gracefully, or have someone slap you down? Unless we're talking about blatant sexual harrassment, a veiled threat, or repeated comments which clearly are meant as something other than a compliment, why act like you are in a dumb sitcom with a laugh track?

    I hate snarkiness and sarcasm. If someone is saying something I don't like, I'm direct about my dislike for it. For instance, if someone said, 'You have such a pretty face' while giving me a disgusted up-and-down glance, I would say, "I don't appreciate your confusing message. Are you even remotely aware of how you are coming across to me right now?"
  • Jellyphant
    Jellyphant Posts: 1,400 Member
    What's a good come back for "oh you have such a pretty face"?? You know what they're REALLY implying.

    You got a purdy mouth
    ROFLMAOO
  • anewdana
    anewdana Posts: 29 Member
    thanks for the input & viewpoints....I realize that it's my own hang up that I'm suspicious of the compliment...just always felt that statement was code for something else.
  • TheAncientMariner
    TheAncientMariner Posts: 444 Member
    If I tell you that you have a pretty face or if I tell you that you have pretty eyes, that's exactly what I mean. Certainly, you got people that have alternate intentions with what they mean, however, you may pass up a great opportunity when making assumptions. I used to always think that no one talked to me because I was intimidating. I had a friend tell me that I wasn't intimidating. He said I was like Shrek. Shrek always thought that everyone was against him, and some were, but in the end most of it was just in his mind. It took a shift in his thinking in order to see that at the end of the day he at least owed it to himself to give those around him the benefit of the doubt. Good luck on your journey and thank you for this great topic (seriously, there has been a lot of trash lately, lol).
  • bjshooter
    bjshooter Posts: 1,174 Member
    You really do have a pretty face though!!
  • MaximalLife
    MaximalLife Posts: 2,447 Member
    What's a good come back for "oh you have such a pretty face"?? You know what they're REALLY implying.
    There is no comeback - just accept the compliment.

    And work on the fat loss in an effort to pretty up the body to go with the face.
    People are not usually trying to be unkind; they're just awkward.

    And it's especially tough on you ladies!
    You folks are just WAY too hard on yourselves.
  • PaPenguin
    PaPenguin Posts: 19 Member
    If it was someone like family, I would say "thanks" and move on. Anyone else I wouldn't respond to. Some people aren't trying to be malicious, but most are implying something. And some of those people might think they are being helpful not knowing how their comments are taken. In general, I have learned not to comment on people's appearances at all. It really isn't my business anyway. And I think I would take the opportunity to tell someone that if they persisted in telling me how I looked.
  • bringnsparkleback
    bringnsparkleback Posts: 18 Member
    That was a good one!
  • anewdana
    anewdana Posts: 29 Member
    thanks for the thought provoking sentiments.
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