Guys, do you like the compliment “you're cute“?

Question

SomeGuyCalledTom · Accepted Answer

I associate "cute" as more of a feminine quality, so I'd rather be the one calling my girl cute, rather than vice versa. But it depends on context I suppose. If we're being kind of childish and playful with each other then it could be taken as a term of endearment. My ex said I look "cute" when I'm sleeping, or curled up in bed, and that was quite nice to hear. It can go either way, sometimes I'm in more sensitive, 'feminine' side of personality, so the compliment can be endearing. But when I'm in my masculine 'centre', I'd rather she compliment me on my character, or charm, or confidence, or intelligence, or resourcefulness, or fearlessness, or strength, etc, etc. And I'm not a "macho" kinda guy by a long shot, I do have a soft side.

Skelmir_Nathair · Accepted Answer

I know I'm cute. Dont need you to tell me.. Lol.
No thats not arrogance. I just dont need nor care for compliments. Its not a boost to my confidence.

Id prefer talking about other things. Or if someone had to talk about me. Don't try to flattet me. Just talk. I don't trust flattery

elizamichale1 · Accepted Answer

Well mostly they like it but sometimes its a real surprise coz they would just angry that why i said that And some just get angry for being called Honey, or Darling

StingRayxoxo · Accepted Answer

"Cute" is questionable if it's from a guy you're on a date with. You wonder if he's physically attracted to you or if he means cute like a little sister.

BirdFan360 · Answer

It's like saying I'm not man enough to be complimented for anything else. It still feels nice to receive a compliment, cause guys typically only get them on rare occasions, but this one is a bittersweet one to take. Cute means 'I would love to protect and cherish you' basically. A guy shouldn't need to be protected. Its demeaning to be perfectly honest. But the cherished part is nice.

Chuntukey · Answer

Most the time I get it, I thank them but don't have more to add to the conversation. If you're trying to engage a lively conversation, avoid dead ends like that. Bring up things that could lead to more topics so you can learn more about the person. Still, nothing wrong with complimenting them like that though, if you've got another topic you want to jump to. It'd definitely be a solid way to abruptly change topics haha unless you're trying to not give them the wrong idea

0112358 · Answer

It depends on the intonation.

Some girls/women use 'cute' as their standard word for attractive. The best looking guy in the world could walk by, and they'd say he's cute. That's a good cute.

Others distinguish between cute vs hot or handsome or whatever. In those cases, cute is normally not great.

ShadowofRegret · Answer

I tend to prefer it actually, I prefer a woman who looks at me and thinks something like "awww, he's so cute! I wanna hug him and not ever let go!" rather than "he looks so sexy I want him in my bed!", at least that is how I feel on the whole thing.

JustADuDuDude · Answer

Some men may find it off-putting because it makes them think of kittens, but really, "cute" directed at a person who is older than 18 does NOT mean that in the slightest, lol. It's basically just another way to say "hot" or "handsome" without being as explicit.

JamesBoradil03 · Answer

guys rarely get complimented for our looks , so when we are it lasts. a month ago i was told i have the face of a movie star and im still riding the confidence boos from it

SexyAshh · Answer

Towards me, hell no!. But i say it to guys all the time... well or hot.  I dont see handsome appropriate unless they are dressed up and wearing a suit.

ShadezMcgee · Answer

Depends on who is saying it. If it is a relative then I got no problem. If it is a woman I am attracted to, unless she showed previous signs of heavy flirting, I view that as the "nice guy/friend" word.

StephenCF · Answer

Yes, I’ve been called it a few times over the years, and it’s never failed to put a smile on my face so far ☺️☺️☺️

invalid1 · Answer

I mean, I would like "you're handsome" more. but something is better than nothing.
"You're cute" is the same word that she will say to another girl or to a child.
So I take positively, but I don't feel better self esteem.

Anonymous · Answer

I like it.

The problem is the context though. It’s what I want to hear from girls, but it’s often not good to hear from girls. Guys like cute in girls so a guy saying cute is very good. But I find girls prefer the aesthetic of “hot” or “sexy” or something excessive like “beautiful”. They tend to steer away from cute and so when they say it to a guy it can comes across as her not being romantically interested.

I like cute but if you’re going to use it, make sure it comes across as flirty.

Harmseygrace · Answer

I hope so. I call my boyfriend cute a million times a day but that's cause he is.

asd_nasa · Answer

First off, why are girls voting on this poll? Second, yes it’s nice to be complimented, but I don’t really know what cute means and it’s kind of vague when women say it

Anonymous · Answer

I've always assumed cute meant attractive, but not in a sexual way. Something an older woman would say to an attractive boy. At least when not used condescendingly.

It's a bummer hearing it from a woman you're sexually attracted to. Justin Bieber is cute. Jean-Claude Van Damme is not cute.

GuidoThePizzaMaker · Answer

Its the compliment I receive the most.  Its more to do with my personality I think

TheKack · Answer

It's not a trait I see, I'd prefer something more specific or something about my mind. That said, if its meaning is properly implied with inflection or through non-verbal communication, then it's great to hear as well.

spesh · Answer

i dont know, when a girl says a guy is cute im assuming she means she only sees him as a friend and totally wouldn't date him but finds something he does cute

SkipStop · Answer

The guys who believe it definitely appreciate it. Probably just as much as girls do. I don't believe it so I just roll my eyes and move on.

Gavyn · Answer

It can be really ambiguous, but to fix that all you have to do is pay attention to how they say it, how often they say it, and how they look at you when they say it.

ChurchOfIron · Answer

What are you, Hitler?  One of the very few times I advocate slapping a woman is when they call you cute.

chico800 · Answer

When I was younger some girls would call me cute. I always thought that that word was something you call a baby or a puppy, I couldn't see how it applied to me. But it was still a nice compliment, I guess.

jaybob88 · Answer

i remember when a crush called me cute once and straight away i thought it was cute but once it got me thinking... maybe it would have been better to be called hot! is cute = i want to have sex? na its not! cute is a teddy or a little brother lol.

Lliam · Answer

If it's meant as a compliment, I'll have no problem at all.

SirRexington · Answer

I wish a girl would tell me that. Though not in front of other people I might panic a bit. It's not common a girl shows interest or flirts with me.

SuperManiac · Answer

It's not so clear to me whether the girl likes me or not with those so I find it kind of confusing.

SAVAGEDANK · Answer

I would prefer dapper, neat, handsome, fresh clean, fly, & a snack any day over cute but a compliment is a compliment. so return one if you feel it in you or just thank em' I guess

Prof_Don · Answer

I’d prefer other compliments. “Cute” is too ambiguous.

Exloring31543 · Answer

That is a compliment always sounds like they take pitty on me when they say it.

LegendarySir · Answer

Better than nothing, but it's not the best one. Makes me feel like a kid, or that she's saying it to be nice. Definitely not sexually attractive.

Anonymous · Answer

About the same as most women feel about it. Depends how it's said/meaning. Cute like her pet? Or sexy/hot cute?

MrBurke · Answer

I'm not a fan of getting called it but it doesn't really fit with me I tend to think of cute as someone or something small and I'm a big guy height and weight

esotericstory · Answer

Sure. But I dont know how to say it in Dutch, how is it said in German?

Mafiaman · Answer

Fuck no it's an insult , she is doesn't want to hurt your feeling so she says this word  Also do men look like puppies to them , we are men we are supposed to be wolves and tigers

oncpl · Answer

If it is a serious compliment, I feel greatly admired.

TheFlak38 · Answer

When a woman says "youre cute" you can forget moving any further from the friend zone.

clampfan101 · Answer

If I ever was called that by a girl, I would like it a lot. I don’t get compliments, though...

emkaybe · Answer

Who doesn't like to be complimented? As long as it's sincere. But now-a-days, in the work place, you have to be very careful even with compliments.

Andremoso · Answer

Compliments are supposed to be well meaning comments and excepted in a positive way. When a girl compliments me it makes my day.

jonesjessica812 · Answer

Girls never say that to my face. I've heard it behind my back and those other guys telling me about it

kojikurac · Answer

Nothing good came out of that situation for me.

YHL6965 · Answer

Most guys like any compliment because they are very rare usually.

scooogy · Answer

I've been called "handsome" by some guys, does that count?

GreenGold1992 · Answer

only from girls my age, it feels uncomfortable hearing it come from women old enough to be my mom.

Bluebot · Answer

as a proud babyface, yes I do lmao

MackToday · Answer

Any compliment from a woman is usually welcome.

Anonymous · Answer

it sounds a little condescending and the women who say that are usually a little bitchy

LtJackass · Answer

Dunno. I'll update you if I ever get complimented.

Dongtai · Answer

Any compliment towards me is a win. Hell yeah

NovissimumVirorum · Answer

I prefer you're frightening

TonyBologna25 · Answer

No one has ever called me cute. I’d hate that

Rangers · Answer

It's another way of saying he's unattractive

tartaarsaus · Answer

I suppose it's better than nothing 🤷

Texaskid1 · Answer

No.  I take it as an insult.

jameswoodell201 · Answer

No because I know they are lying

AD240pCharlie · Answer

Why not? It's a positive trait.

Flotri66 · Answer

Guys grab whatever compliment they can get. Lol

Hurdleez-Swampede · Answer

I always like it. People who don't must be stupid.

ThePundertaker · Answer

Depends on the person but usually yeah

Guanfei · Answer

Certainly, yes, even tho I've heard it only once.

damaster · Answer

Yea don't have a problem with that

Guys, do you like the compliment “you're cute“?

Most Helpful Opinions

Most Helpful Opinions

What Girls & Guys Said

Guys, do you like the compliment “you're cute“?

Most Helpful Opinions

Most Helpful Opinions

What Girls & Guys Said

We're glad to see you liked this post.