Most guys like it, but many guys get such compliments so rarely that they don't know how to handle it (especially if they're shy and/or lack confidence with girls).
Realize that most girls get compliments all the time, and not just from guys, but from other girls, parents, etc. Guys get compliments (if they get them at all) on what they DO, but almost never on who they are or, even more rarely, how they look - unless they're a 9+/10 in looks, which is rare. In fact, for most guys, such compliments are SO rare that when they do get them, they tend to assume that the person giving the compliment is being sarcastic rather than sincere, unless they know that person to be otherwise.
This guy may have loved receiving the compliment (if he believed it to be sincere), but that doesn't mean he knew how to handle GETTING the compliment - it's really tough for some guys, especially when it happens so rarely.
and when guys compliment each other, do they also say like his handsome or kind of stuffs or what kinds of stuff do compliment each other for guys to guys?
@maria2716 Guys almost never talk about how another guy looks, unless he's got a bleeding head wound or a leg that's turned to hamburger from a motorcycle crash or something.
When guys compliment guys, it's ALWAYS about what they've DONE (earned a bunch of money, got a desirable job/career, fixed something hard to fix, or built something complex, etc.), or perhaps what they HAVE (maybe a hot rod or a restored muscle car, or a big TV, or a house, etc.). Guys almost never make *personal* compliments to other guys - that just isn't ever done. In some circles, it could even get you beat up or killed.
@maria2716 The vast majority of time, that's not something guys think or care about. For us, it comes up about as often as the tred pattern of our car tires comes up in girls' minds.
I can only speak for myself, but for me at least I love getting compliments, I've always had some confidence issues, but recently a friend kept saying such nice things to me that, I actually started to feel good about myself for the first time in a long time. But, what probably happened in your instance, is what happens with a lot of guys, is that he liked receiving it and appreciates it, he just didn't know how to respond. In the past I've even told someone to shut up when they've complimented me, I liked it, but I didn't know how to accept it. I think the thing for most guys is that we are so unused to receiving compliments that they sometimes catch us off guard. Girls tend to be so much more complimentary of each other, if they're wearing something nice or look particularly good, whereas guys don't do that with each other, we tend to be a lot less effusive in our praise.
and when guys compliment each other, do they also say like his handsome or kind of stuffs or what kinds of stuff do compliment each other for guys to guys?
@maria2716 I think for guys when they compliment each other, it’s never (or very rarely) about how they look or are wearing - as bad as it sounds we tend to me much more likely just to mock someone - it’s more likely that they’ve done something well (usually sport related), or sometimes if they look like they’ve been to the gym etc. It would be better if we were more like girls, we just tend to bring each other down too much, and it seems to be weird if we give each other compliments
@maria2716 They do, but it does tend to be a bit of a joke, we tend to use some hyperbole, so as to make it seem less weird. So instead of saying you're good looking, we'd say you're a handsome bastard. So it always seems kind of jokey, even if it is the truth. Again this is just my experience, I know there are some guys who tell each other, different, but that's what I've noticed
I've seen quite the number of men that say they haven't been complimented at all or it's like a once in a blue moon situation, I'm quite sure he is just not used to receiving a compliment but that would depend on his reaction. If you feel his reaction was a bit too negative you could apologize for making him uncomfortable.
Guys rarely get them from anyone. I think that’s so sad, why have we ignored them? I will admit with my late husband I didn’t compliment him much but neither did he compliment me... probably too comfortable with each other (25 year relationship/marriage). But i do compliment now... I give what I want to receive/take.
Ok i will give you a scenario there was this girl in office she is free spirited ok so now i have white hairs and as well black hairs it looks kinda salt and pepper look so I hate to color only rarely I do i was in group of guys three guys i knew the girl we had joined office on same dag so used to talk not regularly but casually so the guys commented that why don't i color my hair before I could open my mouth, she jumped in and said that grey hair on me looks sexy now this coming from a girl unexpectedly infront of people who are young and colleagues and the girl literally called me Sexy and this was the first obviously I liked it but what would be my reaction when the guysare teasing like she had know romantic feelings but she was just friendly it was fun though not embaressing but like surprise guys never expect girls to complement its like rare occurance like finding water in dessert in summer on the hottest day 😂😎
In this way men are differnt from women , unlike women men do not seem to care about these small things ourfit haircut they always care about big things like career, ambitions, however women take these things seriously Also men are somewhat Filled with ego they will only appereciate ur compliment if it is true or big enough to be a compliment like tell him u work really hard to get into this job and see his reaction he will start discussing like yeah it took some time to get motivated to remove obstacles Just in the same way girls will react if u say tht i like ur dress they will be like yeah i waited a long for this dress to be present at the store or site I also bought shoes matching with it
We men are starved for compliments. Compliments from the pinks are like an oasis in the deserts.
Not sure about your example however. Maybe you were not his type? Or he may not be used to receiving compliments from the pinks and is possibly confused/anxious from such a lack of experience.
Guys Definitely like compliments.. But like others said we're Not exactly used to them and are easily caught off guard and don't even know how to react.. I'd say most guys whether they act it or not don't have high self asteem.. Guys love reassurance and to be appreciated when they go out of there way to Try to do something nice.. 👍
Yes. They're just extremely rare. So rare, many of us have never received a single one before (me especially). It's just something women almost NEVER do, whether they realize it or not. If they DO give us one, many of us aren't even sure how to react to it. It's unexpected and often unprecedented.
Lmao... he liked it but guys get so few compliments we don’t know how to handle them very well... the best way to a mans heart is not his stomachs it’s through his ego. My last relationship ended because we grew apart. I stop trying to please when she decided it wasn’t worth complimenting or even thanking. Sorry but everything we do as humans is to benefit us in some way. Even selfless actions are done because it makes us feel good to help.
A lot of guys don't know how to take a compliment because it happens so rarely. Give him some pointers if that happens, maybe ask him if he's ever been complimented before. Or maybe he got up that day feeling bad about his appearance and he thinks you're mocking him, who knows.
Yes, like any other social species, men love compliments. The thing is, we so rarely get them that more often than not, we're stunned and don't know what to say. For instance, a girl in my history class once told me, "You look stunning today" and I didn't know what to say back and she got upset because she thought I didn't care for the compliment.
Of course.. He probably liked it, but didn't know how to respond, and thought it was kina out of the blue.. But yeah compliments can make a mans day just like a womans.. Probably more since even for a handsome well put together guy they are probably pretty sparse..
Guys have generally acted like dicks when I complimented them, so i stopped doing it a long time ago. They would either 1) roll their eyes, 2) laugh, 3) immediately assume i was interested in sex, 4) mock me in some way, or 5) assume i was lying and go off in a psychotic tirade. All this, over what was intended to be a heartfelt compliment. In high school I complimented a guy who was one of our top singers in the musical theater program and asked him to sign my yearbook. He wrote "get a life." So even if i have something nice to say, i don't say it unless we're in a relationship.
Men have the opposite experience from women , the vast majority of men are totally ignored by the opposite gender , and compliments are as rare as a politician telling the truth , therefore these are so alien to men , he does not know how to react , or if she was being genuine. Genuine compliments are welcome of course , but are rarely , if ever , bestowed upon males.
and thus we take it to great honnor if done, but if it becomes too main stream, it will lose its effects, and thus it becomes like complimenting wemon but worse over useing it is bad
That because, like most of us, he's not used to get compliments. Guys in general aren't complimented very often, that's why we sometimes don't know how to react to it. We love it but we're not used to it. Personally if a girl compliment me, I tend to not believe her.
We love compliments - but get them so rarely that we often are completely caught off guard and unprepared to respond. We get tongue-tied and like idiots fall over ourselves and shamble away out of embarrassment for handling it so idiotically.
We do- most of us, at least- but we're not used to it. Getting complimented feels nice, but if it's a new sensation, it's awkward and you're not sure how to react.
and when guys compliment each other, do they also say like his handsome or kind of stuffs or what kinds of stuff do compliment each other for guys to guys?
@maria2716 Good point- it's usually more about guy stuff. A lot of men aren't really used to hearing "you look handsome/good", especially in a non-sexual situation.
and when guys compliment each other, do they also say like his handsome or kind of stuffs or what kinds of stuff do compliment each other for guys to guys?
Depends on the situation and place. In a library while I'm studying, it's weird. If it's at some social event like a party, then it's flattering. If it's in the gym while I'm working out, absolutely annoying.
Cuz guys don't wear 'outfits'. That's what girls wear. Tell him you like some attractive feature he has, like 'oh, those blues eyes just kill me', or 'you're strong and handsome.' I just love your muscular legs.
Guys are not hung up on clothes like girls are. You're projecting.
and when guys compliment each other, do they also say like his handsome or kind of stuffs or what kinds of stuff do compliment each other for guys to guys?
@maria2716 i f see another guy with a nice motorcycle i say, nice bike man, cool,. if clothing same thing, nice shoes or nice suit. whos your tailor. or watch, nice watch. and if i recive a compliment for another guy i be like, thanks. you too,
its nothing more then a nod of aprovel that we both look good and seek out if there's any flaws, if a a man get complement from a woman , its likt that if a man compliments a woman, not seeking critizum, but is enjoying the pride they gain from the compliment, only.
in short. reciveing a complement from a woman is extreamly rare, and is heald with more honnor and pride.
I love them, but as it happens, my clothes are what I’m mostly complimented for (and I blush from flattery rather than embarrassment) 😊🕺 I dunno why your boy felt awkward about it 🤷🏻♂️
Guys are the same as girls regarding compliments Sone take it like a pinch of salt Some wil lap it up and then you get the guys who can't accept compliments That guy may really like you and didn't know how to react
I love compliments not that I get them much as a lot of people don't understand my reasoning for my outfits even it's basic and simple. for people like jeans hoodie and t-shirt
I enjoy getting compliments from women. However since they happen so infrequently I probably would have reacted the same as the guy you described. I may assume she was jesting instead of being nice or flirting.
Yes we lvoe compliments. We aren't used to them though. Men rarely hear compliments. So that's why he walked away embarrassed. He didn't know how to respond.
Most guys don't know how to handle compliments as we rarely receive them. So it's not that we don't like them it's just that we don't know how to deal with them.
I complimented my crush’s necklace the other day! He’s kinda nerdy and quiet and I really did like his necklace and he totally beamed. I got so happy haha
The problem was that was a girls type of compliment. You need to compliment his body or his achievements, or perhaps his humour or intelligence. The best compliment a girl gave me was that my laugh was charming. Good thing, since I laugh a lot.
Yes, although most guys don't care so much of the feedback about their clothes. At least I don't. Guys like it when you compliment their physical traits.
Oh yes, I personally remember most of the compliments I got and it feels so nice. Guys rarely get any compliment in general so, when we get one, we remember them and cherish them.
Speaking for myself.. I get such a lot from ladies... I'm used to it... diff stroke for diff folks.. I'm not cool with it.. other ladies whom I would love to share a chemistry with would think of me as a playboy and that sucks...
U see, guys don’t take compliments as well as girls do. A girl try to look good , wears make-up, and take care of her body to appear “attractive” and feel good about herself. After which, a compliment from a guy, would really be appreciated by her and boost her confidence. A guy , on the other hand, feels comfortable if he is the one complimenting the girl, not the other way around. I am not saying to not compliment guys, compliment them but don’t “overdo” it.
Sorry, I have to stop you in your first sentence. You say it as though its fact, when it's actually dependent on personality - some guys are arrogant and when they are complimented they act like an ass, same goes for women. As somebody who takes compliments awkwardly, this stereotype is annoying.
I get what you mean about the other points, and understand what you mean in the sense of not being too forward or strong with a compliment as some guys don't like it etc. But its the same for women too
I agree with you. A guy/girl shouldn’t feel awkward if they get compliments. It certainly prove a certain extent of insecurity. Regarding the first sentence i wrote earlier, yes i understand that it is not a fact and i shouldn’t have generalized, but by majority, girls are more welcoming to complimets than guys and it’s totally understandable but again that doesn’t explain why a guy should feel “awkward” when complimented by a girl. Anyways, thanks for your comment !
Like complimenting smiles, outfits, hair, personality, etc. Which of course is to be done lightly and thoughtfully. And as i said previously, i do believe it applies to both men and women. U see, a lot of men/women “overcompliment” their date which may eventually make him/her feel overwhelmed and anxious which is why i used the terms “light” and “delicate”. Hope that makes sense.
Oh, I would be horrible at complimenting men who I like. I'm very shy so even if I complicated in a very delicate way, it would be very obvious that I like them. I would turn bright red.
Of course we do, we just don't expect it. I'd personally be wanting to compliment the girl and would be grateful for a compliment back as it shows interest
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They do, but they get them so rarely they often don't know how to react.
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Is curious, but I think that normally guys don't receive compliments as much as girls. So they could feel nervous and surprised. I saw it on my friends who I gave compliments about their personalities and in a friendly way and they were 😳
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