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LeLaBoBo , Caroline Hernandez / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them Kind of a cop out, but my 5 year old daughter, just this morning, said I was really strong and handsome for picking up her rain boots. I'll take it anyday.

Final score:

119points

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Nea 3 months ago

This is the purest of the compliments you’ll get.

33points

paul_swimmer , cottonbro studio / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them My wife told me that she seriously appreciates me preparing her lunch for the day so that when she wakes up, it’s ready to go and that it makes a huge difference in her life. Then she gave me a hug and a smile.

I love my wife.

I work a swing shift, so I go to bed around 2:00 to 3:00 AM. So when she’s asleep, I tend to meal prep a little. I take extreme satisfaction in knowing that I am impacting her in a largely positive way.

Final score:

119points

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Nea 3 months ago

I love how you love her.

50points

paco_o_chang , Unseen Studio / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them One of my students is entering a speech contest about “Someone you respect.” They’re writing their speech about me.

Final score:

116points

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Alexia 3 months ago

That sweet moment when you realize how you impacted your students' lives. Congrats :)

42points

_Halboro_ , olia danilevich / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them I had a friend come out to me in high school.

My first question was, of course, do you think I’M hot?

He assured me that, while I AM objectively hot, he only saw me as a brother.

Lived off that compliment for months.

Final score:

113points

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Chewie Baron 3 months ago

I remember when I came out to people at a job I had in the early 90s. One of the guys asked the same question, and he was indeed hot, and I told him so. He was walking around like he was 10 feet tall after that!

53points

Prestigious_Bat_8887 , Dương Nhân / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them The smartest woman I’ve been with for several years says I’M the smartest and kindest guy she’s met. Apparently other dudes she had been with were overly sexual or airheads. Don’t get me wrong, I love being in her pants but damn her brain is what turns me on the most. The smartest woman i’ve ever been with thinks I’M smart? Major ego boost.

Final score:

113points

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setsuriseikou 3 months ago

A man turned on by a woman's brain is an epitome of smart and sexy in my eyes.

60points

notyouraveragedesi12 , Andrea Prochilo / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them I think this was over eight years ago.

I met my long-distance girlfriend for the first time, and as soon as she saw me, she blurted out, 'Goddamn, you're even hotter in person.'

That was probably the first time I ever blushed, lol (laughing out loud).

Final score:

97points

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Nea 3 months ago

My relationship with my now husband started online and when we met for the first time in real, he also blurted something similar. It was a relief more than anything because I feared not being attractive to him in real.

25points

footcake , Ana Nichita / unspalsh (not the actual photo) Report

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them Yesterday; coworker thought I was early 20s. I’m turning 41 in a couple weeks.

Final score:

83points

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Karl 3 months ago

I had one like this the other day. Younger Co-worker asked me how old I am. I asked how old she thought I was. “About 37 or 38” she said (I’m 56 😎)

39points

Vera Diblikova 3 months ago

My (much younger)friends are embarrased, when I told them my age (81). It is nicei, but I am sure they think that such old people can be in the coffin.

5points

JoNo 3 months ago

I get the opposite. My 19yo daughter tells me about someone I haven't met and after a few questions I'll ask how old she thinks they are. "Oh, old - like around 30" which is not what this 57yo mother wants to hear.

4points

featherytoad 3 months ago

Gotta love good genes.

2points

Gen X Feral 3 months ago

Must be nice, at 55 I look like the Crypt Keeper 🤦

1point

imsouravmitra 3 months ago

I'm 33 and I look like 66

0points

detective miller's hat 3 months ago

My siblings and I get this a lot. We got a double whammy of good genes from both parents. One of my sisters is 53 and the first time my brother's girlfriend met her, she thought that sister was the same age as her (32). I'm 40 this year and I still get carded for alcohol more often than not.

5points

Marnie 3 months ago

Funny thing is, people my age will think I'm much younger than I am. But anyone more than 10 years younger can always tell. I think it's the speech, the hair, many little subtle signs.

2points

Earl Grey 3 months ago (edited)

OMG same here. I kept getting carded at bars and clubs until I was 43. I still don’t act my age.

2points

Julia Mckinney 3 months ago

I got carded for alcohol until I started going gray in my 40's (early gray runs in my family). At 61, I'm still not totally gray though. My hair is this weird gray/silver in front and halfway back and then the back is still this kind of blondish-brown. My sisters, including the one just a bit younger than me, were all totally gray by their early 50's. Genetics are weird.

1point

BrunoVI 3 months ago

Worked in an office with a woman for 24 years. She guessed my age to be 35. I was not young when I started there.

1point

Alex Bailey 3 months ago

She thought she met you, at work, when you were 11?? Great you look young for your age but she sounds a bit dozy, quite frankly!

3points

Andy Pandy 2 months ago

My 8yr old daughter said I look at least 50, I'm 42!!

0points

Midwest Panda 3 months ago

I sometimes get people saying they think I'm in my 20s. I'll be 36 in October. Hope to still get comments like that when I'm at least in my early 40s

0points

Magenta Blu 3 months ago

One dude told me this. It was hard to believe but I smiled and thanked him only for him to say a couple days later while talking on the phone with a coworker that I was very conflictive.

0points

Tim Crowhurst 3 months ago

There's a guy in the UK who regularly got carded into his 50s.

0points

Sven Horlemann 3 months ago

My team of devs is with 25 - 30 year olds. They thought I am in my 40s. I turn 58 later this year. Of course, inside, I am their age, too.

0points

Diana Lucas 3 months ago

My son had something similar happen a few days ago at a casino. The security guard came rushing over asking if we were going to the restaurant and I said we were going to the casino. He asked my son, his fiance and their friend for their IDs. My son is 31 and looks 16-18 years old. If wears the right clothes and musses up his hair, he can look 13.

0points

Michael Danhauer 3 months ago

Yes my friend this is where staying out of the sun and/or skin care pays off.

0points

Jen Mart 3 months ago

My daughter, when she was very little, described someone as "old but not ancient like 40" Guess who's going to have that on her birthday cake in a few years???

0points

Sandra Morison 3 months ago

Out celebrating my birthday at a restaurant .....waiter asked if it was 40th .......I was 58

0points

Nitka Tsar 3 months ago

I had the exact same thing happen to me! I‘m not sure if they were not just polite though. I know I look younger then I really am, but not THAT young! … at least I don‘t think so

0points

FagaBefe , Raquel Martínez / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them Was minding my business while grocery shopping one afternoon. In my head, probably thinking about work or something. A pretty woman who looked at least 15 years younger than me approached me while I was at the self checkout and asked me if I was single. I was completely dumbfounded. Took a few seconds to realize what was happening. I lifted my hand to show my ring and she left. The attendant at the store approached me to say he has never seen that happen before. We slapped high five and I’ve been living off that for about the last three years.

Final score:

79points

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JoNo 3 months ago

I bet the attendant has been living off that too!

14points

VictoryPie , Nathan Dumlao / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

#10

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them About a year ago, I was seeing a girl who turned out to be heavily traumatized. One day, she texted me "You're insatiably sweet and feel like everything that is good in the world." I was trying so hard to make her feel like she deserved good things, so this made me incredibly happy. It ended in flames, but I wish her well, and that will probably be the best compliment I'll ever receive.

Final score:

78points

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Lil Miss Hobbit 3 months ago

This is so sweet. The people who see good in the world should be treasured.

18points

Telrom_1 , Brooke Cagle / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

#11

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them It was fall, 2007. An unusually warm day with a light breeze. She said “that shirt looks really good on you.” I think of it often.

Final score:

77points

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setsuriseikou 3 months ago

And you still wear the shirt, right?

30points

AusHaching , Armin Rimoldi / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#12

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them Not the last, but a nice story:

When I was studying at the university, I was at a lake one day. I was in my early 20. I had to cross the dam of a hydro power plant to get there. When walking back, a guy from behind me started talking to me. Maybe a couple of years older.

He asked if I knew where the nude bathing area was. I told him that it was a bit down the path on the other side of the lake. He then asked me if I was doing something this evening.

I paused for a moment and said "Sorry, but I am not gay". He also paused and said:

"That's a shame, because you are really sexy."

That was about 20 years ago.

Yesterday, my wife said she likes my butt. That was probably the last one.

Final score:

76points

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Auntriarch 3 months ago

A cherishable butt is a wondrous thing

27points

Vegetable-Mall-2329 Report

#13

A girl told me that whenever she is with me, she feels safe.

That meant a lot.

Final score:

74points

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DennyS (denzoren) 3 months ago

This is a really good one.

15points

#14

I’m 6’5”. Last week I was at Walmart and an elderly woman came up to me and said, “wow you’re very tall and handsome I want to take you home with me”. I awkwardly laughed and said okay.

PseudoLink Report

Final score:

74points

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Ava Lemar 3 months ago

So, did you go to her home? [This one's spicy!]

16points

ATastefulCrossJoin Report

#15

“…A special thank you for investing time in teaching me how to appreciate and uplift our team. Your leadership style positively impacts our work environment…”

Went straight in my “Motivational” folder in my email inbox where I keep expressions of happiness to look over on tough days. I have 7 items in that box from the last calendar year.

Kindness, is a delicacy that we should all strive to make less rare.

Final score:

70points

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Scott Rackley 3 months ago

Kindness costs nothing, but means everything. - Mamaw

14points

Indie_uk , Savannah Dematteo / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#16

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them My fiancée calls me beautiful, pretty, gorgeous all the time. I know they are traditionally more feminine descriptors but I don’t care I f*****g love it. Always puts a smile on my face.

Final score:

67points

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DennyS (denzoren) 3 months ago

Doesn't matter what others think. Once you like it and very nice of her to compliment you all the time.

13points

steeple_fun , Nathan Dumlao / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

#17

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them My wife texted me this the othet day:

You're a GREAT husband and a GREAT dad. I've loved listening and witnessing all that you do for our little family.

Final score:

67points

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DennyS (denzoren) 3 months ago

This is very sweet. She seems like a great wife.

16points

Virtual_Syrup262 , Buro Millennial / pexels (not thea ctual photo) Report

#18

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them Depends on if it's physical or emotional

Physical was 14th of December 2023, One of my classmates complimented my outfit saying I look great and well put together

Emotional was yesterday I spent the entire semester helping all of my classmates in college study making them guides answering questions and giving out free lectures, yesterday was results day so I got praised by anyone that passed the semester and they all passed I made sure of it.

Final score:

65points

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Julia Mckinney 3 months ago

You are the GOAT of that college course.

16points

Jcrecelius22 , Pavel Danilyuk / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#19

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them Yesterday actually. I was at my dentist picking up my toothpaste and the older receptionist lady told me how handsome I looked. I’m still on cloud 9 because of it.

Final score:

60points

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DennyS (denzoren) 3 months ago

We'll damn, leave some of the happiness for the rest of us lol

14points

#20

A friend helping me through a separation and custody battle reassured me that I'm a good man and a good father. It felt so good to hear, all I could do was cry.

GamerGoalie_31 Report

Final score:

58points

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Auntriarch 3 months ago

And if the ex is as much a heap of poisonous shïte as my ex sister in law, OP is probably a good mother as well

7points

DanteWrath , Megan Ruth / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#21

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them I got complimented on my painted nails yesterday. Made my day because it's obviously not a common stylistic choice for men.

Final score:

54points

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Nea 3 months ago

Nails in the picture are so cute too!!!

17points

URP_Eric , Julia M Cameron / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#22

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them Had a 5th grader tell me yesterday that I was her favorite substitute teacher.

Final score:

53points

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Ava Lemar 3 months ago

Subs can have it great, get to be like the cool uncle.

13points

IncrediblyShinyStuff , Leah Newhouse / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#23

In the parking lot of Walmart, an older lady said that I have beautiful eyes. 😍

I had given her my cart after loading my stuff into the car.

Rich1926 Report

Final score:

50points

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H Daven 3 months ago

Unlike the previous elder lady with the 6"5 dude, this is not sexual harassment

0points

#24

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them I’m a really lucky man. My wife tells me I look handsome or sexy at least once a week.

Final score:

50points

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setsuriseikou 3 months ago

You are, and so is she to have such a handsome and sexy husband!

7points

jfabad1821 , Josh Willink / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#25

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them My 4 year old daughter hugged me after just getting a haircut, she said “you smell good.” I guess the hair product worked. It was a 180 degree departure from what she normally says about my smells.

Final score:

49points

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Julia Mckinney 3 months ago

A true compliment!

7points

#26

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them An old drunk lady called me cute at the bar, made my whole week.

knightfall_10 , cottonbro studio / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

49points

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Fussy1 3 months ago

Can not lie, that may have been me. And I meant it!

8points

Dutch Swimmer Goes Viral For Super Revealing Trunks During 2024 Olympics: “Is This Legal?”

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#27

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them A gym bro complemented my gains yesterday morning.

That bro will get a fist bump whenever I see him now.

Own_Difference138 , Victor Freitas / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

46points

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#28

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them 29th of December 2004, it was my 7th birthday, eating out with family and the lady server said “who’s the birthday boy”, I said: me. She responded enthusiastically, “aw, happy birthday cutie!” - lest I forget.

GianniGBC , Jonathan Borba / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

44points

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Lil Miss Hobbit 3 months ago

Well Happy Birthday cutie

8points

#29

Completely changed my haircut a few days ago and felt handsome like never before. Noticed people being a tad nicer to me. Yesterday a female aquientance of mine said I look great.

A good haircut can change people's outlook on you completely, I'll tell you that.

EvilGabeN Report

Final score:

42points

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Abdullah Abd Rahman 3 months ago

Yes, it does.I changed my haircut on the advice of my daughters.I'm 69 and many friends and colleagues say I look young now. Amazing what a haircut can do for your appearance!

6points

#30

I took it as a compliment but last year in my 3rd year of highschool in the final month i got angry about something bc i was being taken advantage of and this girl and a friend of mine said "dumba*s its because you're nice".

FRY_BANSHEE_138 Report

Final score:

40points

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Edison Lima 3 months ago

The fact that you took it as a compliment is the best part. It means you are not one of those "nice guys finish last" or "nice guys" types of guys. And that is good.

5points

Woman Put A Water Fountain With A Camera In Her Yard, Here Are 24 Photos Of Regular Visitors (New Pics)

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#31

I'm one of the lucky few. Both my friends and my gf compliment me all the time.
Not that I'm super hot or anything.

Just have really loving supportive people in my life.

isirealthough Report

Final score:

40points

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Lil Miss Hobbit 3 months ago

My family is like this. If I dress up to go out, I will get 6 compliments before I get out the door.

9points

#32

Today, wife said I am "2nd best cook in the world"(1st will always be her mom).

Professional-Arms Report

Final score:

39points

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Doofnuts 3 months ago

Not sure this is a compliment. I'm sure she meant well.

-3points

#33

Not the last one but one that keeps me up at night.

I was new in the city, walking down the street, minding my own business.

I stop at the crosswalk. The green light turns on, everyone gets moving. Suddenly mid-crossing the street, this gorgeous young lady gently grabs my arm, looks at me, smiles and drops the bomb 'I love your smell".

I froze right there, blushing, stuttering "uh...uh...th..thank you". Passes a second, she waves and leaves.

Maybe I should have said something more? Maybe compliment her back? I cringe, for I will never know.

DreamEater2261 Report

Final score:

36points

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LaserBrain 3 months ago

When someone compliments you, just say thank you.

17points

50 Of The Most Incredible Shots That Were Submitted To The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

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#34

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them TSA agent told me my fade was *perfect* . Had me giddy for the whole flight home.

asahme01 Report

Final score:

36points

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Lil Miss Hobbit 3 months ago

Idk why I am so attracted to a perfect fade in a haircut. Like wow. XD

1point

Chemical_Turnover_29 , Meruyert Gonullu / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#35

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them 10 years ago my buddies sister met me for the first time. I had bigs arms then. Out of no where she grabbed my arm and squeezed it, giggling. All she said was wow. I think about that often.

Final score:

34points

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Lil Miss Hobbit 3 months ago

Definitely a compliment, but maybe don't touch him without permission

6points

#36

At my age, being called a handsome old gent (I live in the south) is about as good as it gets.

frameofmindpics Report

Final score:

34points

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Auntriarch 3 months ago

Which is very good indeed

14points

ChroniclesOfSarnia , Andrea Piacquadio / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#37

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them "Ha ha, that's so funny😆"

-from an attractive co-worker this morning

EDIT: This morning **AT WORK**, now I see what you people are on about. Sorry.

Final score:

27points

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Lily Kramer 3 months ago

Lol the edit

5points

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#38

Nice beard. Last week.

anon Report

Final score:

26points

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Sven Grammersdorf 3 months ago

I get that a lot, about equally from men and women. Once last year from a little girl.

4points

#39

Only compliment I ever get is "you're a nice person".

AzuleStriker Report

Final score:

25points

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Ava Lemar 3 months ago (edited)

Hey, take that and run with it. So many people nowdays aren't nice. You are probably a refreshing change of pace.

18points

anon , Liliana Drew / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#40

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them Teenager in the street said “You’re big aye can I see your biceps?” While I was walking through the city on a holiday a few days ago.

Final score:

24points

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Glenn Barton 3 months ago

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0points

#41

“I like your lips” - hot girl, junior year in high school. 1999.

fcn_fan Report

Final score:

24points

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#42

Cute girl in BK asking for my number and calling me hot circa 2008, got me through till now.

General-Lee-High Report

Final score:

22points

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Beth Wheeler 3 months ago

Burger King

1point

Woman Refuses To Chip In For Babysitting Because She Doesn’t Even Have Kids, Asks If She’s A Jerk

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#43

About 2 weeks ago at the gym. A lady told me I had nice calves.

Such-Survey69 Report

Final score:

21points

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BrunoVI 3 months ago

They're so nice, I decided I prefer beef over veal.

6points

#44

My shirts get alot of compliments. All over the top Hawaiian ones.

Vegan-Fury Report

Final score:

21points

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Jane Jayne Jain Jeign Jein 3 months ago

I believe the world would be a better place if more people would dress flamboyantly - colour brings joy to the world. There's a trend in the UK for brand new expensive brand cars to be shades of grey that look like undercoat or primer and I can't stop thinking those rich tw4ts buying them are sucking joy out of the world for the rest of us.

25points

#45

The guy running my vape shop recognized the "SET THE TONE" Shoresy hoodie I got for Christmas and responded positively.

Cardholderdoe Report

Final score:

21points

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Curbz81 3 months ago

Are you ready? Good, cuz you're goin!!!

0points

DetroitsGoingToWin , Andrea Piacquadio / pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#46

I’m sure I’m forgetting some but, aside from generic “you look nice” types, I often recall when my ex-wife’s step-dad’s mom complimented my ability to hold a conversation. That was probably 2009.

charleyxavier Report

Final score:

20points

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Lil Miss Hobbit 3 months ago

Some guys get "you're hot" a lot and never get complimented on their character or personality.

8points

#47

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them The waitress decided to speak up while I was a business lunch

“You look like that guy really funny guy in those movies.”

“The one whose parents were musicians or something.”

“That Zach guy.”

“Zach Galifianakis”.

Final score:

18points

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Auntriarch 3 months ago

I had to look up the Zach in question. He looks cuddly and if he's a comedian he's halfway there.

5points

"I Didn't Start The Dryer": Karen Gets Taught A Lesson After Throwing Out Neighbor's Wet Clothes

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#48

A girl complimented me Tuesday on my Olivia Rodrigo hoodie - i wanted to say thank u but i was speechless.

trevlovesOIR Report

Final score:

18points

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#49

Twelve years ago someone told me they liked my shirt.

anon Report

Final score:

17points

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JoNo 3 months ago

It's sad it's been 12 years since being told a compliment AND that they know it's been 12 years.

10points

Crusty_Dingleberries Report

#50

"hey eh, I just wanted to say I really like your hair" - 13-14 years ago I think.

Final score:

17points

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BrunoVI 3 months ago

Still thought about the time almost 30 years ago I was just grabbing a bite to eat at restaurant that had a Karaoke set up that night, so I thought, "why not?" and sang "Honesty" by Billy Joel. Woman came up to me and said, "If I were about fifteen years younger, I'd make you forget about whoever got you singing soul like that." No-one did, really; it's just a great song.

13points

BrunoVI 3 months ago (edited)

Now another one got me thinking of an incident that was less a complement and more just plain funny. After explaining something silly to a lady at the grocery store, she told me, "That's so brilliant, I wanna leave my husband and run off with you!" Teenager next to her complains, "MaaAAaaAAHM!!!" "Don't worry about her, she's going to community college." Again... pure silliness.

13points

Susie Elle 3 months ago

Someone told me recently they've never met anyone as good at dodging compliments as me so THAT'S SOMETHING

12points

HI, I'M A SHOUTY MAN 3 months ago

Hahaha same!!!

4points

RH-8514 3 months ago

It was five years ago. A customer at work told me I had athe most beautiful voice and she asked if I had considered voice over work.

9points

Socks Thecate 3 months ago

I am a vertically challenged older woman. I saw a young man (maybe 16-20?) in the grocery store and I decided he could reach the sauce bottle I wanted on the top shelf. He was such a nice kid to help me out and I told him "You should tell your parents an old lady told you that you are a credit to them!" He paused and then said "You know.......I WILL do that"

7points

John Harrison 3 months ago

Love this

0points

Michael Largey 3 months ago (edited)

Two things. (1) Students who came back and told me that they became math teachers because of me. In a few cases, that was a little scary! (2) As local union president (in the early 1980s) I advocated a lot for equal status for the women teachers at our school. One of the told me "You're our Phil Donahue." (And, yes, I realize how ancient you have to be to get that reference.)

6points

Ilikemybooksshakennotstirred 3 months ago

I told the girl behind the counter at the piercing place I was at the other day that I liked her Mordor shirt. She was very excited to talk LOTR shop with me. XD

5points

Amy Smith 3 months ago

I've been single for just under a year - last relationship ended badly and I have sworn myself off apps because unfortunately my experiences have not been good. Thought I'd noticed a woman checking me out on the train and was talking to my friend about it before losing all confidence and blurting out "Ah I'm probably just imagining things anyway". She told me to stop being so stupid and said "Of course she's checking you out, you're cute... If I were gay and didn't know you I would". That made me feel better. Although that's a close friend. A woman behind the till in Sainbury's told me I smelt nice the other day - that was nice as well :)

5points

Wielder of Yielder 2 months ago

After reading your comment, I couldn't help taking a look at the bigger version of your profile photo, and I must say, you really are cute. Super cute. :)

0points

Sven Horlemann 3 months ago

Getting older (57 now) I make it a habit of saying nice things to random people, if the situation allows it. Nearly everyone reacts surprised, but positive.

4points

Data1001 3 months ago

I will often do that with strangers -- mostly because I know I won't likely run into them again, and won't have to carry on a long conversation -- but if I ever notice something unique about a server, cashier, phone service rep, etc., I will try to make a point of mentioning it: "You have the most soothing voice" or "Your smile really made my day" or "I love your energy". It is my hope that those folks take those compliments and cherish them.

1point

Charlie the Cat 3 months ago

I was told I had a great face for radio. Does that count?

4points

Wielder of Yielder 2 months ago

Well, most radio hosts have colleagues who see their face, and most people appreciate seeing nice faces, so... yes. :)

0points

John Harrison 3 months ago

Got told that maroon shirts look good on me. Guess what color most of my shirts have been, ever since.

3points

Elvira394 3 months ago (edited)

after reading so many list about how men discussed that they never get compliments, I'm glad to see one like this. And my contribution is I made sure to thumbs up every single post as I read them on the way down. I want to invite everyone who gets this far down the list to do the same!

2points

Deborah B 3 months ago

It's sad how old a lot of these are. I've read that guys don't get complements, so I always make a point of complimenting anyone who deserves one. Not the "You're hot" type so much as for kindness, impressive beard, nice shirt.

2points

John Ambrose 3 months ago

My favorite compliment was when a long-time friend told me "You're the most genuine person I've ever met."

2points

Wielder of Yielder 2 months ago

I hear you. I got almost exactly the same compliment, only from a new friend, and it made me feel really good.

0points

DoNotGoGentleIntoThatGoodNight 3 months ago

This is why I love giving people compliments. Perhaps they are having a bad day and saying something nice could not only make them feel better, but also create a nice memory to speculate on in the future. (and forget they were having a bad day in the first place!)

2points

Vera Diblikova 3 months ago

I believe in compliments. They make a day always, if when sometimes are not taken graciously. Some people (me too) can be too embarrassed.

2points

HI, I'M A SHOUTY MAN 3 months ago

Right. Most of my friends are teenage boys, I'm a girl, this has just confirmed that I really need to keep on complimenting them. The other day, my mate went for an interview, and I sent him a bit of a hyping up message, nothing major, and he was really quite like "oh wow, that means a lot, thank you".

2points

Papa 3 months ago

Close to 35 years ago a woman, who was probably ten or fifteen years older than me, said I looked like Burt Reynolds. I personally think she was badly in need of an eye exam.

2points

Vera Diblikova 3 months ago

But you feel hot to today. Good for you, you remember it for years, she sure forgot it the same day, but a good thing was made and appreciated.

2points

JoeKing 3 months ago

In the early 2000's, when I was 20 a load of us from work went out to a karaoke. I done a duet with Emily, my Co-Worker, (Summer Nights from Grease) There was a random older guy at the bar, who told us that we were really good and told me, I was particularly impressive. I was surprised as Emily had a fantastic singing voice.

2points

Doctor Strange 3 months ago

The last time I got an unsolicited compliment on my looks, I remember it perfectly. I was 6 years old. I'm over 40 now.

2points

Wielder of Yielder 2 months ago

That made me sad. I hope it happens again very soon.

0points

Jude Laskowski 3 months ago

It costs nothing to complement someone randomly in the grocery store. I love to see the smile on an older person's face.

1point

Sheena Leversedge Wood 3 months ago

many years back, I was on a work related trip with a co worker, and we had to take a train. the ticket collector said "Wow, you're beautiful" and then when there was a little later, a tannoy announcement, it said "you're all lucky today, because the most beautiful woman in the world is on this train" bit weird. very flattering. sounds odd, but he wasn't creepy about it. I don't think I am (or WAS, as it was back in my 30s. in my 40s now) he was just really complimentary and still respectful. it definitely made my day, and I still think about it now.

1point

Wielder of Yielder 2 months ago

Nah, "really complimentary and still respectful" doesn't explain the announcement. He obviously did find you exceptionally beautiful.

0points

Tom 3 months ago

I’ve had a few about being attractive that I didn’t realise at the time (I blame the autism) Once on a night out for a friends stag do, towards the end when numbers were fading one of the party drunkenly stumbled through a small group of girls at the bar, I apologised and that seemed to be that, they did keep glancing over at us afterwards and I was doing the same as I’m anxious about being there t in the first place so attention is not something I’m comfortable with, one of the girls particularly seemed to be glaring at me I wasn’t sure why, her friend approached and lent into me to tell me the girls name, I said ok and carried on oblivious, eating my kebab about 3 hours later it dawned on me….

1point

TimmyTim 3 months ago

A girl friend at school once told me I smelled nice whilst sat talking on the bus home, having just finished 2 hours of football and jumping straight on, it didn't occur to me at all until looking back, even 2 years later when we began dating I didn't make that connection…. My wife was apparently flirting with me when we first met and I was oblivious, she had to actively tell me she liked me, the fact she perused me is a massive compliment in itself because she is stunning and way out of my league to the point I would never have even considered making a move….

1point

KYLE 3 months ago (edited)

In my younger days, I was told I was "built like a football player". Also way back when, if anyone remembers, there were 'rate my face' sites and I was rated a 6. I was thrilled I was thought of as slightly better than average looking.

1point

Data1001 3 months ago

Years ago, I was working at a coffee shop, and everybody there signed my birthday card. A girl who I thought was incredibly hot wrote "Happy Birthday, Stud!" I still think about that years later... often wondering if I should have done something about it and kicking myself for not doing so, but usually just recalling how awesome it was to get a compliment like that.

1point

marianne eliza 3 months ago

One thing I love about being a senior lady, I can compliment a man/boy/teen bluntly, without embarrassment.

1point

Wielder of Yielder 2 months ago (edited)

Funny - that's the opposite of how I feel. The older I get, the more reluctant I am to compliment younger men. When I was a young hottie, I had reason to expect that they'd love it, because they always did. Now, I'm afraid I'd see "Who cares what you think, lady?" or "Eeew, go away, cougar" plastered all over their face. It's kind of sad that I feel that way. I envy you.

0points

Marnie 3 months ago

I agonize over mistakes that I made with my now-adult son. I compare myself to other mothers I've known that I don't respect (my sister mainly). I was talking with my son one day. I don't exactly remember the context. I was not fishing for any compliment and I wasn't agonizing, so I don't think he said this just to make me feel better. In fact, he consciously never lies to make people feel better. He said, "Yeah, but thing is, you don't suck!" And we continued hanging out for a few hours. He's the best son in the world. Better son than I am a Mom!

1point

Tyranamar Seuss 3 months ago

This is about men compliments. What's the last compliment you gave your son?

1point

Carole G. 3 months ago

I'm an emotional rock. Hubs, every once in awhile will tell me, "You're the strongest person I've ever known.'

1point

Earl Grey 3 months ago

True story. Some years ago while I was still employed in IT, we had begun a major multi-year upgrade project on our Enterprise Resource Planning platform. I was Team Lead and technical architect for the ERP/DB group at the time. I was paired with a senior consultant whose depth of experience in this specific technology put me to shame. During initial implementation we had hit a snag where one of the subsystems was failing. After a week of troubleshooting, the senior consultant gave up and handed it off to me because his workload was getting backlogged. I was able to focus exclusively on the problem and got it fixed in 2 days. I walked the consultant through the solution and how I arrived at it. After my demo, he turned to me face-to-face, made goo-goo bedroom eyes and exclaimed in an inappropriately loud voice for the room “I WANT TO HAVE YOUR BABY!!!” Well, we both had one helluva laugh and to this day that remains the very highest compliment I ever received for my technical skills.

1point

CG 3 months ago

Excluding work related compliments such as "you're very knowledgeable" or "you really know a lot about the products", the last one I can remember was earlier on in the spring. I was on the bus on my way home from work, and I wore a tank top, showing off the tattoos on my arms. Another guy tapped me on the shoulder, and he said "man, the tattoo on your left shoulder is really sexy". I wasn't sure how to process that.

1point

Wielder of Yielder 2 months ago

I hope he got a friendly reaction from you.

0points

Aroace tiger (she/they/he) 3 months ago

Whenever i get complements it make smy yrar man

0points

Sean Sean 3 months ago

Wait, men get compliments? Since when?

0points

Orange Panda 3 months ago

I actively try to compliment people as things happen. It doesn't happen enough.

0points

Wielder of Yielder 2 months ago

As things happen? What do you mean?

0points

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BrunoVI 3 months ago

13points

BrunoVI 3 months ago (edited)

13points

Susie Elle 3 months ago

Someone told me recently they've never met anyone as good at dodging compliments as me so THAT'S SOMETHING

12points

HI, I'M A SHOUTY MAN 3 months ago

Hahaha same!!!

4points

RH-8514 3 months ago

It was five years ago. A customer at work told me I had athe most beautiful voice and she asked if I had considered voice over work.

9points

Socks Thecate 3 months ago

7points

John Harrison 3 months ago

Love this

0points

Michael Largey 3 months ago (edited)

6points

Ilikemybooksshakennotstirred 3 months ago

I told the girl behind the counter at the piercing place I was at the other day that I liked her Mordor shirt. She was very excited to talk LOTR shop with me. XD

5points

Amy Smith 3 months ago

5points

Wielder of Yielder 2 months ago

After reading your comment, I couldn't help taking a look at the bigger version of your profile photo, and I must say, you really are cute. Super cute. :)

0points

Sven Horlemann 3 months ago

Getting older (57 now) I make it a habit of saying nice things to random people, if the situation allows it. Nearly everyone reacts surprised, but positive.

4points

Data1001 3 months ago

1point

Charlie the Cat 3 months ago

I was told I had a great face for radio. Does that count?

4points

Wielder of Yielder 2 months ago

Well, most radio hosts have colleagues who see their face, and most people appreciate seeing nice faces, so... yes. :)

0points

John Harrison 3 months ago

Got told that maroon shirts look good on me. Guess what color most of my shirts have been, ever since.

3points

Elvira394 3 months ago (edited)

2points

Deborah B 3 months ago

2points

John Ambrose 3 months ago

My favorite compliment was when a long-time friend told me "You're the most genuine person I've ever met."

2points

Wielder of Yielder 2 months ago

I hear you. I got almost exactly the same compliment, only from a new friend, and it made me feel really good.

0points

DoNotGoGentleIntoThatGoodNight 3 months ago

2points

Vera Diblikova 3 months ago

I believe in compliments. They make a day always, if when sometimes are not taken graciously. Some people (me too) can be too embarrassed.

2points

HI, I'M A SHOUTY MAN 3 months ago

2points

Papa 3 months ago

Close to 35 years ago a woman, who was probably ten or fifteen years older than me, said I looked like Burt Reynolds. I personally think she was badly in need of an eye exam.

2points

Vera Diblikova 3 months ago

But you feel hot to today. Good for you, you remember it for years, she sure forgot it the same day, but a good thing was made and appreciated.

2points

JoeKing 3 months ago

2points

Doctor Strange 3 months ago

The last time I got an unsolicited compliment on my looks, I remember it perfectly. I was 6 years old. I'm over 40 now.

2points

Wielder of Yielder 2 months ago

That made me sad. I hope it happens again very soon.

0points

Jude Laskowski 3 months ago

It costs nothing to complement someone randomly in the grocery store. I love to see the smile on an older person's face.

1point

Sheena Leversedge Wood 3 months ago

1point

Wielder of Yielder 2 months ago

Nah, "really complimentary and still respectful" doesn't explain the announcement. He obviously did find you exceptionally beautiful.

0points

Tom 3 months ago

1point

TimmyTim 3 months ago

1point

KYLE 3 months ago (edited)

1point

Data1001 3 months ago

1point

marianne eliza 3 months ago

One thing I love about being a senior lady, I can compliment a man/boy/teen bluntly, without embarrassment.

1point

Wielder of Yielder 2 months ago (edited)

0points

Marnie 3 months ago

1point

Tyranamar Seuss 3 months ago

This is about men compliments. What's the last compliment you gave your son?

1point

Carole G. 3 months ago

I'm an emotional rock. Hubs, every once in awhile will tell me, "You're the strongest person I've ever known.'

1point

Earl Grey 3 months ago

1point

CG 3 months ago

1point

Wielder of Yielder 2 months ago

I hope he got a friendly reaction from you.

0points

Aroace tiger (she/they/he) 3 months ago

Whenever i get complements it make smy yrar man

0points

Sean Sean 3 months ago

Wait, men get compliments? Since when?

0points

Orange Panda 3 months ago

I actively try to compliment people as things happen. It doesn't happen enough.

0points

Wielder of Yielder 2 months ago

As things happen? What do you mean?

0points