How do MEN really compliment women?

[Insecure2]

As a woman I understand compliments as statements similar to the ones presented in the picture above. However, I had a situation recently when a Man gave me a piece of praise for the thing that I was doing, but if I didn't confirm with him that IT was praise then I wouldn't know. IT was just a comment like 'what you're doing looks better now' and it seemed to me as just a part of a feedback and he was so serious when doing IT that I started wondering if I angered him. Of course, I said thank you and smiled. Afterward, he began hurrying and became really restless until I went out. His behavior was quite puzzling as usually he is very talkative, self-confident and he smiles all the time. How should a woman know if a MEN is really complimenting her? And most importanlty how do MEN want US to react?

[Anonymous]

Your question has no straight universal answer because what the guy intended and what he expects (if anything) back is going to be as varied as the guy asking it and the woman recieving it.

When I offer a woman compliment I'm just wanting her to know I noticed, that is it. No response is necessary. A thank you is appreciated but not needed. On her end the only thing I don't like is receiving a hostile or suspicious response. Typically I won't compliment women unless I think she can take it without making it weird.

[AviatorTom]

In today's world, it's risky for a man to give a woman on compliment. She could be a diehard feminist and treat it as sexual harassment. If itsarpt work, he may have to make a visit to HR, or maybe even out the door.

Having said that, I occasionally compliment women I know and work with... just by making a short honest statement.

[Insecure2]

I never thought about it in this respect. Frankly speaking, I do appreciate and like receiving compliments. The one I fot made me happy all day long.

[IslaTheWitch]

In your situation, I would do the same, just thank him. But his reaction could be caused by something different than your reaction. Maybe your smile?

This is the biggest problem in human interactions. You never know for sure. And often, even asking the source doesn't get you the needed answers :D

[Insecure2]

That's probably the case. But why would a smile make a Man behave differently?

[DizzyDesii]

When im unsure of if its a compliment, i respond with “oh yea.” Or “oh forreal”

[Squatting_Slav]

Generally speaking:

if it's a comment about HER it's more genuine and is wanting to build up a connection with her

If it's about looks, it's simply just to get sex

A positive reaction is what most men would want, or reciprocation

[_piotr]

"If it's about looks, it's simply just to get sex"

Not true. One can appreciate beauty without sexual undertones.

[Squatting_Slav]

@_piotr True, also depends on the guy I guess and their true intenitons

[Billlewis]

One thing I learned is that if you want to tell her that she has pretty feet, instead of saying that, just say, 'I love your shoes', and she probably won't be offended.

[Sevenpointfive]

yeah. it's that one conversation that means it all. but if you didn't get the hint then it's probably because you don't click.

[Slapmynuts]

You will know! Any compliments is usually a good sign!😉

[KrakenAttackin]

Is this man a supervisor of yours? If this is at work the framework is very different.

[Insecure2]

No, he is not anyone from my work. He just helps me learn something.

[Anonymous]

The most honest compliment a man can give a woman is an uncontrollable erection!

[Anonymous]

I compliment girls on what they are wearing.