False Compliment

@zandi458 (28102)
Malaysia
July 2, 2008 8:37am CST
Sometimes compliment can be insincere and questionable. How would you react when someone tells you that you have a beautiful sexy body when in actual fact you're thin and looks like someone who hasn't tasted food for a week. My friend tells me that I have a beautiful hair but deep down my heart she is not sincere in her compliment as I always know that my hair is too thin. I thank her, while stroking my hair, told her that it's actually limp. Have you ever experience such kind of insincere compliment?
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
2 Jul 08
Not that I know of!
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
3 Jul 08
thanks!
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
3 Jul 08
Sure you're a very positive outlook in life.
• United States
2 Jul 08
Yes i have from my husband.
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
2 Jul 08
yes, the nearest, the dearest and it should be a true compliment.
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
3 Jul 08
Who is to say that you HAVEN'T got a beautiful body and beautiful hair? Our opinions of ourselves are always harsher than the opinions of others. Maybe the compliments are not insincere at all? I would enjoy the positive experience and try to embrace the same ideals concerning my own image myself! I too struggle sometimes with self image and if i receive similar compliments can sometimes look at people as if they are insane! lol. But deep down it DOES make me feel a little better about myself.
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
3 Jul 08
They may be or may not be true but in one way or another it has given a boost on my image and trying harder to improve and beautify myself for self gratification.
@zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
2 Jul 08
Yeah, I did receive quite a number of false compliments. However, some may actually be compliments in disguise. It's sometimes difficult to know especially when the person who gave it to you is not well known to you or someone whom you have been with for a short amount of time. Some of my close friends and even family do give compliments that sounds, or may actually be opposites, but I feel that their intentions, some times, are good and they want to make me feel a little bit better. But if it's real obvious that it isn't applicable, I just smile and laugh it out on him/her.
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
2 Jul 08
unknown people who give complimentary remarks are only trying to break the ice. What else do they have to say to strike a conversation but say good words first.
• Philippines
2 Jul 08
I do agree with that. Good point. People who approach us the first time say the nicest thing almost all the time. Someone unknown who says something bad about someone may be considered by some to be rude.
• Philippines
3 Jul 08
good day.. some people just want to give compliment whether it's true or not. They just want to be friendly and in some situation never thinking that they are insulting rather than complimenting. Maybe they are good people is just that they don't think of what they are saying and letting them be seen as insincere or insulting even. Sad to say, people are sometimes like that.
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
3 Jul 08
I do think sometimes when people give compliments they are just trying to be polite.
@lazeebee (5461)
• Malaysia
3 Jul 08
Is she one of your good friends? Usually good friends wouldn't do that; unless she really loves your style or hair, in this case. I've got a girlfriend who likes my skinny frame, all because she's built like a tree trunk.
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
3 Jul 08
She is not. May be she like what I don't. It is uncomfortable hearing words that contradicted my belief.
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
2 Jul 08
well, i hardly receive compliments from people... and when i did, they are usually sincere and telling the truth... if somebody compliments me, i usually just say thank you regardless whether it is sincere or insincere... i just don't like to argue with people... take care and have a nice day...
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
3 Jul 08
What else can we do but to thank that person sincerely regardless of false or true compliment. One day he will feel guilty of what he had said regarding you if it is a false compliment.
@vanities (11395)
• Davao, Philippines
3 Jul 08
well i guess not yet..since all my friends really tell the truth about me physically and even tell me if im losing weight or gaining as well..shes not your friend when shes not sincere in giving compliments..an acquaintance maybe or whatever?
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
3 Jul 08
Well, this kind of false compliment mostly happen to people whom you just met. An ice breaker for that person to strike a conversation with you. she got to make a good but false compliment in order to get your attention.
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
2 Jul 08
I tell them thanks for the compliment but I know I still have weight I need to lose. I just tell them the truth of how I see myself.
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
3 Jul 08
A polite way of telling that person she is giving an insincere compliment.
@Bluepatch (2476)
• Trinidad And Tobago
2 Jul 08
I've had false compliments, though not too many. Just ignore it. It might not even be worth your while to try to determine why somebody makes a false compliment. They could by trying to insult you and that you should watch for. Sometimes they might not be thinking and just say something off the top of their heads. Of course, that's an insult too. I'd ignore it and never take anything from that person again.
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
3 Jul 08
Yes, thats exactly what I am trying to imply here, a false compliment is an insult to the receiver. It is a mockery of sort to compliment where you think is not deserving.
@phoenix25 (1541)
• United States
3 Jul 08
Have you ever thought that maybe those compliments aren't insincere? Some people think that thin is beautiful. Your friend who tells you that you have beautiful hair might genuinely think that your hair is beautiful. It sounds to me like you are a little insecure. Try to think positively about your body and not think too much about compliments that you receive.
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
3 Jul 08
No, I know too well that it is a false compliment as my hair is the most ugliest part of my asset.
@judelen (428)
• Philippines
3 Jul 08
It happened to me that there are people admired were not true as what we think. But i definitely say to them "thank You" Its true that the people looks a thing in different way and they have a different judgement. May be they have different criteria in judging thing or as a person. It really defends on the eye of the beholder.
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
3 Jul 08
Sometimes it is difficult for me to believe in compliments, as it sounds so fake and doesn't flatter me a bit instead annoy me more.
2 Jul 08
yeah seriously i have been thorugh people like this they are really very unpredictable ,mostly people do this cause they want something from you this or the other way they just want you to make happy and they really dont know that we know he is lying and they really going to appreciate on what you think is the most wired thing in ytou and they keep telling you that this quality in you is very good and you are like this and your are like that and i think when you really come to know that the person next to you is lying about your internal or external beauty so its better that lewave him alone or talk to him straight way that next time he should't do it again and will never try to wast your time and then you make your mind about the p0erson whoever is doing this idiotic thing infront of you . thanks for listening my scrape record
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
3 Jul 08
A false compliment is only sugar coating a person to get something out of the unsuspecting person. an alert person is quick to judge this kind of false compliment.
@maryann82 (133)
• Philippines
3 Jul 08
well as you all know the saying that @beauty is the eyes of the beholder" and after receiving a compliment you should always just say thank you. wether their sincere or not just thank them since you can't really tell if they are sincere or not right???? look at it this way we sometimes see something beautiful from someonbe and yet that someone that we are admiring isn't at all fancied and thinks low ioof what they have. so it's just safe to say thank you and at least feel a bit happy with yourself. sometimes we see ourselves as the ugliest thing but others see the beauty we have. compliments tend to lift spirits and not to cause unsatisfaction.
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
3 Jul 08
we can't argue but to accept compliments with open heart.
@academic2 (7000)
• Uganda
2 Jul 08
In this case it is very difficult to judge that someone is making a false compliments-being sexy is such a relative perception-what you regard as beautiful is a phenomenon imprinted in the eye of the beholder-you may be underestimating your sexiness when someone is actually dying for you-in this case which you exemplify, I think it is no so clear-cut to say some one is making a false comliment-He/she may be damn serious!
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
2 Jul 08
Probably but I get upset if someone compliment me when I don't deserve that compliment.
@teison2 (5921)
• Norway
2 Jul 08
People have different tastes. maybe those were genuine compliments? I will not go around doubting compliments. i am not the most secure person in the world, but I have decided I am not going to question everything and everyone. if someone say something nice to me I have decided to believe them.
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
2 Jul 08
You are a good receiver.
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
2 Jul 08
Yes and I finally realized the best thing to do is say why thanks and just move on.you do know in your heart of hearts that the compliment was totally worthless but the insincere person has no compunction about spreading the crap really thick. so just walk off and let the insincere friend to stew alone.
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
3 Jul 08
That should be good idea, a slap on her own face.
@cbreeze (1205)
• United States
2 Jul 08
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If someone gives you a compliment, take it as such and don't analyze it. You may have a self esteem issue if you think every compliment is suspect. To someone who has struggled with weight issues, you may have the perfect body. Or if thin is what they view as attractive, you may have the perfect body. Love yourself and enjoy the compliments. Let them boost you up instead of using them to tear you down. I think we are all our own worst critics.
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
2 Jul 08
You're right, we are our own worst critics. A compliment will leave me feeling defensive.
@Barb42 (4214)
• United States
2 Jul 08
Sometimes it's just hard to accept a compliment at face value. But others don't always view us as we view ourselves.Myself in point: I was literally skinny when I started dating my husband and when I married him. Oh, I had a little figure, but for a girl 5' 11", I was definitely THIN! But he loved me for what I was and thought I was beautiful. And I changed over the years and so has he, but any compliment coming from him is music to my ears. I just decided to accept a compliment no matter how it sounds. I remember my Dad's mother. She was such a sweet, jolly person. She never had anything bad to say about anyone and was always giving out compliments.The one she always gave me was that I had the prettiest ankles in the family. The reason was most of the women had what we call bird legs and I was different. My ankles are large and I've always hated that they are so big. I feel like I need to wear heels to take the attention from my ankles, but now I just don't wear heels much anymore. But I always thought my grandmother was sincere in her compliments.
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
3 Jul 08
We are the best judge to see whether certain compliment is sincere or otherwise. I believe close family members are truthful and they speak from their hearts.
@mmcczzhh (30)
• China
2 Jul 08
False compliment is acceptable. We cannot always expect everyone to be totally honest for you. In fact, as long as his/her compliment was not based on a evil intention, I can't see any bad effects. The most important thing is, shall I say, you need to know yourself a lot more detailed.
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
2 Jul 08
I always felt that I am being set up for ridicule or some other cruelty if i have been giving complimentary remarks. thats awful isn't. A very negative mind of mine.