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Compliment/insult


Question Posted Monday September 10 2007, 9:22 pm

15/f
This guy tells me, "You got a lot prettier from last year."
I think (and say), "What the heck?"
He says, "I'm just kidding. You couldn't get any prettier than you are now."

What am I supposed to think about that?

-Signed,
Extremely offended/glad?


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christina answered Thursday September 13 2007, 9:34 pm:
Truthfully, you shouldn't be offended simply because he complimented you. He basically said that you were pretty last year, but you got prettier meaning that your looks got more bold & flattering.


Honestly, you should be happy - not offended because he really did mean well. So, you're supposed to think highly of it.

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Matt answered Wednesday September 12 2007, 9:38 pm:
You're supposed to see the humor in what he said, even if it wasn't that humorful, which isn't even a word but it certainly should be.

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gailzyxcore answered Wednesday September 12 2007, 5:06 pm:
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ninamarie answered Wednesday September 12 2007, 4:31 pm:
well, honney, welcome to flattery. well, in this case, the guy does need a little more practice in that area. but he means well. in fact, he was complimenting you, allthough he could have done it in a much more sencible manner, however, it is the thought that counts, and obviasly, he thinks your pretty.so keep on being pretty, teach this guy what flattery is, and always keep on smiling.

nina :)

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victoria159753 answered Wednesday September 12 2007, 9:40 am:
well, no one can acaully tell but think that he likes you but mayby he didnt know how to say it right
victoria

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LM answered Wednesday September 12 2007, 9:35 am:
I'd take it as a compliment. He's basically saying that he thinks you're pretty. Guys say things wrong & offend girls when they're actually trying to compliment you. Since he said "I'm just kidding. You couldn't get any prettier than you are now" that just about guarantees that he didn't mean it as an insult =]


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