Just a compliment or flirting?

[tina_695]

Can someone older compliment a girl who is way younger than him, i was at a bakery where the owner who is around 50 years old said to me.. you look like a goddess to which i said thank you and left the bakery with my order... now i was just wondering was it just a compliment or more than that

[Craftsman]

Just because we get older doesn't mean we no longer see and appreciate beauty or attractiveness. Just because I'm an old fogey doesn't mean you have gotten ugly. We older folk see and appreciate the finer things in life, just like anyone else. A beautiful landscape, sunset, woman, or movie do not lose their beauty in our eyes just because we get old.
From where I sit, you did exactly the right thing. You said thank you, hopefully with a neutral smile, and left. It is good to be careful, though; there are some creeps of all ages and genders running around loose. It was probably a compliment and no further. One thing I've learned is that there are some insurmountable differences when it comes to large age gaps. That doesn't stop me from appreciating beauty when I see it. I just don't act on it in the way I did when I was a third my age. More than likely, the baker sees that too, and acts accordingly.

[Guy13]

It depends on pitch, tone, and body language. He was trying to make an impression and no one says anything with those overtones unless he is trying to secure you for relationship.

[jvnxs]

It can definitely go both ways. Depending on his tone of voice though. If it seemed more loving and caring, it seems like it's a compliment. Like, if they way he said it makes it sound as if your grandparents said it, that indicates it's a compliment. If he said it and it seems more like a stranger saying that, he's flirting. If he's flirting, do not approach him and do your best to avoid him cause that's just weird.

Hope this helps!!

[weysally]

that is the problem with todays world, he could easiyl be describe as a dirty old man, just because he liked your looks but a young man could be you delight, savour it while you can

[Makeushiver]

Well from me- and it could well have been from me- it would have been intended as a compliment with the hope that an encouraging result might lead to more. I'm pretty sure the person who gave the compliment was thinking the same. If you he had meant to leave it open ended hoping from a response from you, what would you have said?

[spartan55]

It was compliment, albeit an inappropriate one, from a much older man. You wondered if it was 'more than a compliment' not sure what you meant by that?

[Shapay10]

I would probably just assume it’s a harmless compliment

[nawtee_me]

I compliment girls that are both older and younger than me all of the time. It is just a compliment unless he continues to do it every time he sees you.

[Daniii101]

Creepy. Don't know how to interpret that. Could go both ways tbh.

[ERB62]

Oh it was more than that. He would have given you just about what ever you wanted to get you naked and hsvrvdec with you

[Mayo503]

First of all how old are you…?
And was he flirting with you or just being nice…?

[Albert1512]

I often complement younger women I don't mean nothing by it

[playerr]

Is it a shop you go frequently? Does he know you?
It can be both ways

[Chad345]

A compliment I think.