Why do guys give a compliment and then say something to contradict it later?

[Anonymous]

For example, one day they’ll say “oh you look beautiful in this hat”, then another day they’ll say “is that what you’re wearing?”

[spartan55]

Were you wearing the same hat? Was the occasion the same? As usual zero details...

[Asker]

Yes, I was wearing the same hat, the first time I was driving when he said it.. the second time I was going to go out with a friend.

[spartan55]

I wouldn't say 'you're wearing that' is necessarily a contradiction. I mean is this worth making an issue over?

[Asker]

The way he said it, he said it in a mocking way..

[spartan55]

Okay, how far do you want to take it?

[Anonymous]

It depends on who is saying it.

[Asker]

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