What exactly did he mean by “You don’t look too bad either”?

[Anonymous]

So there’s this guy who thinks I look cute and he’s told it to me many times. But yesterday I put a story of a beautiful place (it was a video of the view) and he asked me “woah where are you?” So i said the name of the place and I said that it’s so pretty. And he replied to that by saying “You dont look too bad either” Is that a good thing?

Yeah, he’s calling me pretty/beautiful

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[AdviceFromADevice]

Right... yeah it's positive! he's into you, or he wants you to know he notices you... HOWEVER: there is something that some people would have picked up on... and it can be any number of things, only you will know which (so don't let us tell you)

I'll make it multiple choice to help try to keep it simple. However, neither Life not Love are...

A) He intended that it be delivered as a complete compliment, in which to pronounce that he is attracted and/or has a crush on you. Not being particularly confident in himself; he subconsciously covered his compliment with a tonne of 'male' by adding the phrase "too bad". He thinks your more beautiful than whatever place you visited, which he didn't care about cause he just wants to see more of your face.

B) He finds you attractive or at least intriguing, he asked where you were, so he's interested in what your doing or just wants to start conversation in general. No one but he, knows the motive behind this but him. Text isn't very good for sarcasm and mannerisms in someone's voice. A male may well say it in a 'banterous' 'chirpy' 'enthusiastic' and 'suggestive' manner.
Be careful that the lack of total communication doesn't shadow both parties intentions.

C) There is a form of complimenting someone for your own immediate benefit. Such people have argued that there is no such thing as a selfless act; (listen to your subconscious and remember that "F. R. I. E. N. D. S" episode for reference)
Unfortunately even something as compliments can be manipulated to get what we want. If you feel he has complimented you to get your attention; but sub categorized you in his masoginistic mind as "Not bad" then he has 'fished' you a compliment, but set it on fire to say you should appreciate it.
This can show signs for a derogatory intention towards you, be careful he doesn't make you feel special while ultimately lowering your promise and confidence.

PERSONALLY: It sounds far too early to tell, keep chatting and see where it goes, maybe invite him along next time. I wouldn't read too much into it.
Good luck.

[Asker]

I just replied “I know”
Do you think thats a bit rude?

[AdviceFromADevice]

Again... I can only stress how little text actually exudes our way of talking and what we really mean.
Saying "I know" can also come across to him in different ways.
One being the fact its an end of a conversation with no follow up question or further want for him to respond; risking the impression you're done talking.

The other side it may portray is that you're a "sass queen" and know it, it's a nice day, you're in a beautiful place and you look good! Confidence looks good on everyone but remember to stay modest.

Men don't fully understand what the responses women show in retaliation to mens actions really mean. (Just like you understood that sentence)

In other words... it may be as simple as he thinks you're blushing from the perfect compliment he gave you.

Good luck.

[cupidkisses]

Is not calling you pretty

[Kandy-Kane]

Pretty