Random Compliments... Love them or think they are creepy?

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  • Krizzo87
    Krizzo87 Posts: 14,186 Member
    the Creepiness of a compliment is directly relative to how Attractive You find the giver of the compliment.

    C = A+Y

    So..........all those compliments I give you on a daily basis? :huh: :bigsmile:

    I haven't blocked you yet have I :flowerforyou:

    Touche, sir, touche!! I guess I'll keep em comin!!! :bigsmile:
  • Canuck_TriFit
    Canuck_TriFit Posts: 97 Member
    Random compliments are fine as long as they aren't too personal.
  • ashtynplatt
    ashtynplatt Posts: 364
    If it is from a creeper and he is innappropriate, it is creepy. But if it is from a girl or a nice guy then it's awesome and it makes my day!
  • lg3703
    lg3703 Posts: 190
    Well I give them out all the time. If I think someone is beautiful or has a amazing feature I say it- I'm pretty secure ... So if you get one from me.. I'm happily married (20 yrs) and I'm NOT trying to pick you up. :love:
  • jr1985
    jr1985 Posts: 1,033 Member
    the Creepiness of a compliment is directly relative to how Attractive You find the giver of the compliment.

    C = A+Y

    While I know this is ture for people hittiing on you... would you also say it applies to someone who is abviously not trying to hit on you, just give you a compliment? Like a little old lady at the grocery store?
  • lisasch67
    lisasch67 Posts: 135 Member
    I have mixed feelings about them. Sometimes they're great, but other times it just feels creepy. When I am in a relationship, I feel just feel weird about them. But a compliment is a compliment, so I usually enjoy them at face value.
  • Sissy4EverX3
    Sissy4EverX3 Posts: 247
    Online? I usually ignore them, unless they're from MFP. In person? Love them. Especially those from people who haven't seen me since I weighed 365lbs.
  • chevy88grl
    chevy88grl Posts: 3,937 Member
    Honestly? I think it depends on how you word things, your tone, your body language, etc. I compliment people all the time on their hair, jewelry, etc. Most people like to receive compliments and don't take it as creepy. However, there is a fine line you can cross (if you go on and on and on about something) and then you are either seen as a) creepy or b) flirting. And while flirting may be okay, be cautious because you may make an innocent compliment and they may take it wrong.
  • MrsSorenson
    MrsSorenson Posts: 450 Member
    Not creepy :)
  • mommared53
    mommared53 Posts: 9,543 Member
    I appreciate getting random compliments and I like giving random compliments.
  • jeffsinkw
    jeffsinkw Posts: 16
    Depends on what is said. Personally I like compliments so unless someone says something vulgar then I don't mind.
  • Show_Stopper
    Show_Stopper Posts: 656 Member
    I never get compliments but the next time I do i'll let you know!!! I think complimets are great people should give more of them instead of always putting people down!:wink:
  • _the_feniks_
    _the_feniks_ Posts: 3,412 Member
    Not creepy at all, male or female.
  • Jules2Be
    Jules2Be Posts: 2,238 Member
    Bring it on:flowerforyou:
  • zoeelizabeths
    zoeelizabeths Posts: 93 Member
    Usually I love random compliments. Sometimes I get a little creeped out when it's someone three times my age hollering at me when I walk down the street. Ha, but as long as I feel safe I enjoy getting them.
  • jknoell
    jknoell Posts: 254 Member
    I think random compliments are great. I might be taken aback at first because nowadays they are so rare, but after the initial shock wears off, they make my day. :happy:

    THIS ^^ !!

    It's funny I saw this thread - I saw a woman in the grocery store the other day and I really wanted to tell her she has GREAT legs but didn't because I thought it would sound funny. I mean, this woman had strong, muscular, perfect legs - and she was wearing a pair of short exercise-type shorts to show them off so it was obvious she had worked for those legs. Now I kind of wish I had said something! :ohwell:
  • thebaconbeast
    thebaconbeast Posts: 560 Member
    It's even better when it's random .
  • SouthernSweetie74
    SouthernSweetie74 Posts: 844
    :heart: LOVE THEM!:heart:

    unless like you said... it's about my boobs or something....otherwise, BRING 'EM! :tongue:

    I'm like you, though... if I notice something that stands out or I see something pretty or whatever, I compliment or make a comment. Here, in person, wherever. I think some people might take it the wrong way sometimes... okay, well, mainly guys who think I'm hitting on them! LOL but I'm not...
  • mariannerenoir
    mariannerenoir Posts: 7
    Well, generally depends. If it comes from a man three times my age, wearing a creepy trenchcoat, well, yeah, that's not that cool.

    Bust most of the times they are very nice. I mean most people don't really give random compliments these days. I have to admit that I really can't take them - I blush and start to say meaningless sentences and such :-D
    In my opinion a compliment or a smile doesn't cost anything but they really can boost someone's day. And that's awesome.
  • sz8soon
    sz8soon Posts: 816 Member
    I have a hard time accepting a compliment. But I don't think it's creepy.

    I think it makes someone day better! Society is so focused on negative things the most random or unsolicted compliments are the best!
  • sz8soon
    sz8soon Posts: 816 Member
    I did have someone ask me one time if they could give me a compliment first. That was kind of weird. What are you supposed to say? No sorry I've had my daily allotment of compliments could you come back tomorrow? That made it rather awkward.
  • lindsy721
    lindsy721 Posts: 350 Member
    haha I think random compliments are great :-P I like to send people messages with random compliments, too, so I guess I'd be considered a creep by some! LOL!!
  • 180farm
    180farm Posts: 230
    Most of the time I love them. :heart:

    But every once in a while it makes my skin crawl.:noway:

    All depends on what is said.
  • penrbrown
    penrbrown Posts: 2,685 Member
    I do this all the time too!

    I work at a grocery store and sometimes I HAVE to tell women how beautiful their hair is or whatever. I usually say: HAIR ENVY! I'm very jealous. You have lovely hair.

    Something like that. Very light hearted and then quickly change the subject.

    I can't help myself. I love complimenting people and when I see things I like I have to mention it. Men too! Men LOVE it when I compliment their beards. Haha. Most men anyway.
  • LiftBigtoGetFit
    LiftBigtoGetFit Posts: 3,399 Member
    the Creepiness of a compliment is directly relative to how Attractive You find the giver of the compliment.

    C = A+Y

    While I know this is ture for people hittiing on you... would you also say it applies to someone who is abviously not trying to hit on you, just give you a compliment? Like a little old lady at the grocery store?

    I would say this usually applies to women getting compliments from men. at least for me I have no problem taking a compliment from anyone male or female, young or old, beautiful or hideous, etc...
  • RitaSantoss
    RitaSantoss Posts: 986 Member
    For me it depends on the person giving them.
  • Sister_Someone
    Sister_Someone Posts: 567 Member
    I usually like them! If the person giving them is creepy, I might feel uneasy, but for the most part random compliments make my day!
  • TriThreat
    TriThreat Posts: 313
    I don't mind random compliments, I just don't take them extremely seriously. People are just havin fun, being flirty, so it's all good :smile:

    now, constantly repeated random compliments from the same person can get creepy ...
  • jen_bd6
    jen_bd6 Posts: 501 Member
    If its a nice compliment, then I love them like "you have really pretty eyes" or "I love your red hair" thats cool by me, but creeper compliments like " nice boobs" or "man you have. Nice *kitten*" move along creep-o
  • allisonmrn
    allisonmrn Posts: 721 Member
    Depends on the intent,,,but usually love them!! :-)

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