What do women think about that?

Possibly a myth? I dunno, we had hick town doctor as kids, it seemed to be there and we ate anything. Mom fed us veggies as much as anything else she fed us, the only thing I didn't like was Lima beans and hot dogs

 

Im bow legged and pigion toed with a webbed toe on each foot. And a calcium deposit on my ankle and a metal plate in my other ankle. Oh yeah i got some messed up lower body. But it all works pretty well.

 

My mom was always on us about sitting up right and our posture being strong and I remember her even showing me and my sister how to walk like ladies, since then I was conscious about where my feet pointed, not inward or outward but now one points slightly out as was measured by a physio specialist during a days testing for gait and all that shit. Can't notice it much tho. The most noticeable is my knees don't touch when standing.

 

Depends on delivery and what the complimenter does after giving the compliment.

Sadly, I've only gotten "half-ass compliments", as I like to call them. So, basically every compliment I have been given is by a guy that wants more, as in sexual favors. So, usually the compliments you're talking about, for me, only come from fellow females and it's not even that often because usually we compliment each other if the female has something that stands out, like salon quality hair, Steve Madden shoes, designer clothes, purple lipstick, etc. It's not just regular hair, sneakers, clothes you get from Walmart, and lip-balm. Ha, that made me laugh. ANYWAYS, considering I don't stand out like that, I barely get any compliments even from girls.

All in all, it's nice. It would make me smile and blush. Especially, considering I barely get any compliments, so I know I really would enjoy it.

 

My ex would take me out to go shopping for shoes, clothes, bags etc. He'd pick a few item that he thought would look nice on me too.
There isn't anything wrong with a straight man complementing a woman's wardrobe. If anything, I'd take advantage from a straight guy over a gay guy any day lol

So, HAPPY COMPLEMENTING!! ^_^

 

I agree with the first post, as a gal we appreciate a complement if it is well intentioned. I could see how some women would be wary as our first thought isn't to trust someone we don't know. Having said that it takes guts to try and say something nice to someone you don't know without being weird but still getting the point across. personally I think I would assume someone was being nice, and treat them respectfully. If an unwanted conversation was progressing I would politely start ending it, the only time I think I would be rude to someone nice enough to say a kind word would be if they just couldn't drop it. who are we to assume every person we speak to is some creeper?

Of course the obvious exception would be if I were down a dark alley by myself and someone struck up a conversation I would quickly end it. I personally am always well protected, I have a concealed carry weapon and im not afraid to defend my self as should other women. So in a long winded reply, heck yes. Even a grumpy woman would like a complement!

 

I definitely think that it depends on the situation and the delivery. Compliments are always nice to receive but it is also important that you recognize the woman's level of comfort. The way to see if she is receptive to a compliment would simply be to smile at her, if she smiles back then it would probably be appropriate. If she quickly glances away then she probably would prefer that that was the end of the interaction. I appreciate that you are asking this question and as a woman it gives me a different perspective as well. I am fairly shy so when I am complimented I tend to say thank you quietly but it generally resonates with me and does offer a bit of a self-esteem boost. However, just make sure you are sincere and it isn't coming across as a cat-call or cheesy pick up line because those are not taken well.

 

I also agree that where you are plays a big part in this. In some parts of Florida that I've lived, saying anything to a random stranger - even "hello" - gets you a dirty look. However, in some parts, people are okay with it. Everyone I talked to randomly in NYC was cool, including the dude that came up toward in an alley when I was staggering back to my hotel drunk after leaving the Laugh Factory. I figured he was coming to rob me but I slurred "Hey what's up" and he just said "Sup man" and went on his way.

In the Pacific Northwest, everyone seemed happy. It was so weird, but I really liked being there. It makes everyone in (most of Florida) look miserable and angry by comparison.

So once you factor in the location and the social norms, then you have to make sure your delivery isn't creepy or weird. Like if someone went way out of their way to say "nice shoes" I would probably think they're sizing me up for ransoming or something (has to do with my job and my training.) If I were a woman, that feeling would amplify by about 1000...and it wouldn't require me being in a foreign country.

 

I don't mind compliments from strangers at all, as long as they are just that.

I think, if you see someone and you really like their style, say something! It just might make their day.

 

I have no problem giving compliments to people if I notice something really cool about them. I've complimented girls on her t-shirts(cool designs, rock shirts of bands I'm into, etc), on their rings, tattoos, hair, their names if they are unique and cool sounding to me, so on so forth. But then I'm like that with guys, too. As many have already pointed out, delivery is an important thing. If a compliment is delivered in a creepy way, then it basically ruins the whole thing for everyone involved. But if it's delivered in a pleasant, casual, respectful, chill way, then it more likely gets perceived as a pleasant thing.