When you compliment strangers, are you ever attracted to some of them? When strangers compliment you, do you ever think they may be attracted to you?

[Anonymous]

Yes, some of them in both instances

No, I don't think they would compliment me if they were

Yes and No to the second

No to both

No to the first, yes to the second

I would only compliment them if I was attracted to them

Nah, I wouldn't compliment them if I did

[BobbieBoy666]

Yes, it's completely normal to sometimes feel a spark of attraction towards a stranger you compliment, or to consider that a stranger who compliments you might be attracted to you; this is often due to the positive interaction and the natural human tendency to find people who show interest appealing.

Key points to consider:
Positive reinforcement:
Compliments are inherently positive and receiving one can make you feel good about yourself, which can lead to a more favorable impression of the person giving the compliment, potentially including a hint of attraction.
Non-verbal cues:
Beyond words, body language and tone of voice can also signal attraction, so even a seemingly simple compliment might be accompanied by subtle cues that could be interpreted as interest.
Context matters:
The nature of the compliment and the situation can influence how you perceive it. A genuine compliment about someone's style or talent might feel different from a more overtly flirtatious remark.

Important distinction:
Attraction vs. Action: Just because you might feel a slight attraction towards someone who compliments you doesn't necessarily mean they are actively trying to pursue you romantically.

[Finchie40]

Sometimes if I find her absolutely beautiful to my eyes , but not all the time , when a stranger compliments me , I can usually tell if they are just being friendly or if they are actually checking me out by the way their body language is around me , so it just depends

[Altheavas]

The answer is no to me, I compliment sometimes without knowing that i’m doing. Sometimes even if I see someone beautiful, or good at something, or dress well, I sometimes just stare at them just a little bit, without complimenting them. I don’t want anyone to think I’m flirting or like them, or ridicule them if I do.

[petitedollbabee]

I don’t usually compliment strangers that I find attractive. I just give out compliments to anyone casually with no secret meaning behind it. And I never assume that someone is attracted to me if they give me a compliment, unless the compliment is towards my body.

[Asker]

So you purposely avoid complimenting strangers that you're attracted to? Why if it's just casual with no meaning, why would it matter if they are attractive or not? Like you could just ask easily compliment people that you're attracted to, as much as you compliment people you're not attracted to.

[petitedollbabee]

I tend to avoid talking to people that I find attractive, out of shyness or worry of making a fool of myself, I guess.

[mandyfire98]

Yeah I mean, I've complimented mamy people before and some of them I found physically attractive.

[Alwayreckles93]

Some people are just nice. I don't get it why people jump to the conclusion and get into a fantasy world just because someone complement you or holds the door for you they like you or have a crush on you.

[Asker]

I don't know, I don't assume that either, but I don't think there's anything wrong with asking them out after. Even if we were attracted to them, we would still hold the door open for them, or compliment them, because we're nice. So how would we know if you were or weren't?

[Nikki1989]

Sometimes yes, more often no. You can compliment without there being any sign of attraction.

[Account]

I have not been attracted to anyone prior to getting to know them, so the answer is no.

[Account]

Oh no I received the CSS bug too :(

[Shy_Steve]

Wow, Look how many Girls said no to both and how many Men said yes to both in the results.

[ihateTaylorSwift]

compliments? what are those 😔😓