How do you compliment someone without being awkward?
Avoid an awkward situation by making your compliment a statement instead of a question. For example, asking, "Has anyone ever told you that you have beautiful eyes?" may result in an awkward pause, followed by her reply of, "Uh... yes." It's far better to just state the compliment: "You have beautiful eyes."
Why do some people feel awkward giving compliments?
All this to say, many of us respond awkwardly to compliments as an unconscious act of self-protection. Unfortunately, this unconscious self-protection often robs us of human connection. It keeps us from letting in the kind words and gratitude of others.
noun. : a compliment that implies it is not really a compliment at all. She paid me a backhanded compliment when she said my work was "surprisingly good."
Awkward compliments can come in all shapes and sizes. Some are those that are misconstrued, such as saying "The way you play the piano doesn't even compare to my ability," when you actually mean that the other person is much better than you.
Compliments are less likely to be given by people who suffer from social anxiety than those who are naturally comfortable in social situations. However, by learning the rules of giving good compliments, and putting them into practice daily, you can become just as adept at giving praise.
How do you subtly tell someone they're attractive?
Look directly into the person's eyes, and earnestly tell them what you think. Say it with a smile. Try qualifying your words with a superlative. Say, "You are absolutely beautiful," or "You are so beautiful."
It was an exceptional, marvelous, outstanding effort, wasn't it? This is why overused complimentary phrases like “Good job!” and “Nice work!” often sound insincere. They don't feel tailored to the situation. Using specific, unique language can help beef up your compliments and make sure that they really land.
So, a few notes about compliments: A sincere compliment is given without expecting anything in return. If you think you are owed something for complimenting someone, then that's not really flirting. A genuine compliment is for the person receiving it.
Comments that are too personal or intimate, such as remarking on someone's body parts or clothing in a sexual or suggestive way. Compliments that are overly effusive or exaggerated, making the recipient feel like they are being flattered for ulterior motives or without genuine interest.
Adorkable is an informal adjective used to describe someone as being cute or likable due in part to having characteristics considered “dorky,” such as being a bit awkward or having unusual interests.
“You look great!” is a flattering compliment to receive but tacking on “…for your age” to the tail-end may backfire. This can be taken as a form of ageism, or “the stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination against people on the basis of their age” according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
So what is a double-sided compliment? A double sided compliment, is giving the girl a vague compliment, and then adding to it a DETAILED sentence that will translate as: “but there is room for improvement “ or. “but I have seen better” without, of course actually using those words.
