Would you tell a random stranger that they look good?

Question

Like you're on a train and you see a person beautiful or well dressed or something like that, are you forward enough to say it

AmandaYVR · Accepted Answer

Almost never. Every once in a blue moon I keep looking (cause I want to, they look that good), and I sort of also want to see if they make eye contact. If they did, and smiled or looked not unfriendly, I would have said something. But I find people do not look. They look serious, distracted, or unapproachable, almost all the time.

(And I'm not talking about men. It's more women, like I like a particular item they are wearing and it really stands out. With men, they are not anymore friendly, and there's always the awkwardness that they may think you want something more, are hitting on them.

So, it's complicated. Easier just to ignore everybody.)
Plus, I have complimented many years ago, and maybe after about three times, and they were not smiley and appreciative, I just concluded, "Fuck this."
Whenever someone has said it to me, I'm nice about it, and I always smile.

Rachelspiks · Accepted Answer

I don't mean to brag, but I've had random strangers say all sorts of things to me. I'm not sure why. Maybe they think I'm actually approachable or something.

Bluemax · Accepted Answer

I did so just a day or two ago. A waitress at a Denny's. She was forty something I think. I liked her bangs. I said, "I like your bangs. They're pretty on you."

She beamed a big smile and said, "Thank you! It's been a long time since a man complimented my appearance! Not even my husband tells me that." and she touched my hand.

I thought to myself that her husband was perhaps taking her for granted. I'm happy to have brightened her day a bit.

humpbackjack · Accepted Answer

Really I don’t recommend a straight guy to comment on how a chick looks unless he’s got actual game and is trying for her number otherwise you’re gonna look like a weirdo in her eyes and if you’re trying for her number at least you are in the game and not on the sidelines. Just remember having actual game comes with a certain level of class

BossThe2nd · Answer

Forward enough to say it? Yeah.
But I wouldn't say it because I don't see the point.

Unless I've seen the lady a few times because she keeps catching the same train on a regular basis or something, then I may- because there is some potential to develop it into something more.

Tim-loves-it · Answer

I have and I will again.

I saw a stewardess at an airport restaurant, getting something to eat, I assume she was in a hurry, as was I.
So I told her, "Hello, I'll probably never see you again, so Id like to say you are absolutely gorgeous, and have an awesome day!!"

BluishGaze · Answer

There was a really pretty redhead working the register at a Walmart one time. I don't think I've ever felt the desire to compliment a stranger in public before. I ended up not saying anything.

NathanDavis · Answer

not my usual... it's something I very very rarely do

but I've done it, and it was mostly about their hair, awesome hair that is, sometimes their eyes... and when I did it, is because I got some vibes that it would be alright to do so... lol

boggboss · Answer

In this day and age probobly not u hear too much of people not wanting to be approached in the street it just seems like a bad idea

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

Yep, it’s just being respectful and polite. can’t do it with everyone. also it’s about giving a compliment, not a sexual statement.

Jamie05rhs · Answer

Nope! Haha. I would not. (But I would be tempted to.)

snowgirl123 · Answer

I've been told before, it was so creepy. LOL guys do this all the time with girls

lilaccc · Answer

i want to but i'm so shy that i can't tell anything and look away 😂😂 (except in social media bcs we dont need to f2f 🙃)

Kaneki05 · Answer

No.. cause then i would tell tons of girls they are hot. There is a lot of hot girls here.

wankiam · Answer

i might do though i would start by saying, 'i hope you dont mind me being so bold but...'

Ailito · Answer

Of course, why not. If they get offended then I apologize.

Coulis · Answer

I have and will likely do so again. I even will tell people when they smell good which is risky but I mean some people just have amazing taste in fragrances.

mianicole16 · Answer

It really cool to comment about a total strangers dress cos it make you get more friendly to people...
It better to give good compliments about someone's dress
I love it when I am been complimented about my dress or hair

dustybiker · Answer

Yes. I have. I was careful how I said it and what was said. It feels good to make other people feel good about themselves.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

I usually do but, according to the responses I've been getting from asking a very similar question, girls are incredibly pissed about people complimenting them!! Go figure!!

koolbrz · Answer

We are in a time a girl finds a guy in a same group as her texting her Hello as flirting. Why would a guy get embarrassed by trying to talk to a random woman!

PuNishant · Answer

Always start with other stuff. Then tell them that they look beautiful.  You might get the phone number¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Bdsmaster · Answer

Sure why not, luv if you like something go ahead and say it nothing wrong in that.

slatyb · Answer

Yes, but without implying that I was trying to get a date.

Jude_Wills · Answer

I already asked you to DM me.. You can talk about anything

hunterzoloman6555 · Answer

Yes I would cause you never know what that person's day was like or what there going through so that single little compliment could give them the energy or movation to finish the day

SpaceGalaxy · Answer

Be the lady that you are and let the man compliment you first (old school)

Starwitch23 · Answer

Yeah I do that. But I don't do it to guys. I don't want them to think otherwise.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Yes and I have before multiple times. All the women smiled. They like it if your compliment is genuine.

king-dom1 · Answer

For a guy, you shouldn't tell a lady she looks good, that could get you in trouble for sexual harassment

noohair · Answer

Guys used to do that all the time before the feminism thing shamed them.

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

Probably not. I feel like I would need to know her better. I would give her a smile tho 🙂

Blackcupcake · Answer

nope, I'd only do it if it was Son Hak😍

ChiPaPa · Answer

I used to. I don't bother anyone, now.

Wise4myage · Answer

Sure, why not? I have done that before.

EaterPeter · Answer

Yes. I have freaked out a guy once.

shortster · Answer

I am not. I am very shy and mostly keep to myself.

GhostMochi · Answer

I have and I will continue to

Sam2021 · Answer

Yes I would and I do all the time

Syrian_survivor · Answer

Aka sexual harassment aha

roy_ricky09 · Answer

Yes.. It makes people happy

Robh55 · Answer

Absolutely, you never get a second first meeting!

IronsKev · Answer

Nah I would feel like a weirdo lol

gag2021 · Answer

It depends if they are sociable.

Sketti2021 · Answer

I compliment people I don't know

Joshua0213 · Answer

Yeah did that often when I was single

Emilymaybebabys · Answer

Yeah ofc

Fuentes · Answer

Yeah not in this era

Little_Bumblebee · Answer

Absolutely not

DaveToo · Answer

Yes, and I have.

Jay3344 · Answer

Sure

Babygirl_S · Answer

No..

Retiever · Answer

Yes why not

anylolone · Answer

Only men.

annabelssz · Answer

Probably not

BattleToadBC · Answer

prolly not

LegendaryIcon · Answer

Nope

Super-Sam · Answer

Hmmm yes

Tstrbrainer · Answer

I'm not sure

sattii2607 · Answer

Maybe

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