What does it mean when a boy that is not gay calls you a fine boy or pretty boy?

[Anonymous]

I was at work when a colleague said “you are a fine boy.” And on a different day a different colleague came in to work and said “pretty boy.”

[slatyb]

And vwork? Totally inappropriate. Where do you work?

[Asker]

At a warehouse in London, Uk. I don’t think they are gay just a compliment but wondered what others thought it meant. They both have girls of their own.

[slatyb]

Sorry, I can't say, I'm a Yankee and am not familiar with English casual speech patterns.

[Avicenna]

Might be making fun of how you dress or your mannerisms. Hard to say without being there.

[Asker]

I doubt it. A few people have said it to me not just at work. Even my barber.

[Avicenna]

Well, I guess they're commenting on your appearance then

[Asker]

What I thought but what do those words mean when describing one’s looks?

[Avicenna]

I guess it means your appearance is kind of effeminate

[bean2k21]

I would interpret it as an insult
But probably meant in a brotherly insulting way

[IncognitoBandito]

They probably think you're all glam/surface and nothing deeper