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We had a very interesting luncheon discussion today.
Should a man pay a woman, a stranger, a sincere and honest compliment.
I related three occasions in my life when I sincerely felt I wanted to make a favourable comment not of a sexual nature, to a female.
Three of my friends said its not the thing to do, (two men and one woman) and two other women said they would welcome it.
How do you feel about giving and receiving compliments from/to a stranger?
compliments are always nice, surely?
You may think there is an ulterior motive to them - i.e. they're about to sell you something, but bring it on!
as for giving them, I'm a northerner so not used to that kind of thing really. best compliment we give is in the form of a pint
Quote: it's a nice thing to do and you'd probably really brighten some ones day
I'll second that 
... although Ades pint does sound good on a Friday afternoon 
Quote: I feel very, very awkward if someone pays me a compliment,
me too, although its so long since anyone did I'd forgotten I felt like that lol
If I want to compliment a woman on something I go ahead and do so (regardless of whether Robbie is with me). I see absolutely nothing wrong in this and it is a shame that courtesy and chivalry are victims of today's society.
Quote: If I want to compliment a woman on something I go ahead and do so (regardless of whether Robbie is with me). I see absolutely nothing wrong in this and it is a shame that courtesy and chivalry are victims of today's society.
Me too though the young lady I said "Nice tits" to the other morning seemed a bit bemused.
I'd like to think a sincere compliment to a female stranger would be a well received.
My wife disagrees.
Having said that, I opened a heavy door for a woman laden down with shopping and a pushchair a few months ago and was told, "Just because you did that - it doesn't make you better than me"
I couldn't respond - I was speechless with shock. I've thought twice about doing it since.
Well intentioned gestures can be misinterpreted by those with a mind to do so.
Quote: Some may be worried that when a man compliments a woman, he's trying to flirt with her
There is nothing wrong with flirting either, providing the parties involved know where to draw the line.
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