The next Marshall Applewhite.
"90% of women you meet won't like you. But the ones that do are gonna be obsessed with you and hang on your every word. You have the charisma of a cult leader."
Something like that. I still don't know what to think of that.
Not for sale.
GiphyI was told that I have nice legs by some random guy that didn't have legs at Wal-Mart once.
What did you say?
They're not for sale.
What does that even mean?
"You look like you could beat a door down," in response to asking how a pair of shorts looked.
What, like their back door?
That's so sad.
Not me, but I've read on another thread that a shy, unsocial guy was once told by his classmate (who was being repeatedly bullied in school):
I wish I could be invisible like you.
Not wrong.
Giphy"You rock two black eyes and a broken nose better than anyone I've ever seen. Your bruise matches your dress."
For context: a couple of years ago I broke my nose on the back of a stopped car while commuting on my bike. I spent three weeks walking around with—you guessed it—a broken nose and two shiners. Most people looked horrified at first sight (a couple of my teachers asked about my home life), but one girl noticed that I'd started matching my clothing to the color of my bruises out of boredom.
Now that's a weird one.
Were you a cesarean baby? Because you have the nicest shaped head.
That's uncomfortable.
That I smelt like doughnuts. This was from a very drunk man who was taken by my vanilla perfume, and then proceeded to bring all his friends over to sniff me...
Thanks?
GiphyMy OB/GYN, in the middle of my Pap smear, said, "you have a wonderful pelvic floor."
I wasn't sure what to say, but my brain went on auto and said, "thank you". He just nodded and continued the exam.
So haunting.
At an airport an employee said, "You look like you should be somebody." After I said something like "Thanks...I think," he then clarified that he meant like an athlete or actor. I do think it was meant as a compliment, but since then I've been haunted by the feeling that I haven't lived up to my potential.
Mushroom Kingdom.
After cutting my hair really short :
My economy teacher : "I trust you. You are from the Mushroom Kingdom, I trust you."
This day I learned that my hair inflates like crazy sometimes.
A confidence boost can last a lifetime. Genuine and kind words can feel hard to come by, and so when we do receive a heartfelt compliment, it can really improve our mood.
Redditor u/BiggestFlower asked, "What's the best compliment you ever received?" And people shared heartwarming stories of when others were suprisingly kind to them.
20. Actually charming!
"I have social anxiety, I'm always apologizing for how awkward I am, people always tell me they didn't even notice because I'm really charming.
I disagree, but thank you"
19. When you actually inspire other people
"someone told me that they wish they could be the type of person i was like they aspire to be"
18. Let your laugh loose
Giphy"My boyfriend once told me he loves the way I laugh and thats the reason he always tries to be funny around me. My laugh sounds stupid as hell but Ive definitely laughed a lot more ever since"
17. Being the favorite friend is great
"My friend told me her mom (who is extremely picky amongst her friends) said I was her favorite. So that's a bunch of happiness noises from me."
16. Some much needed reassurance
"'Doesn't matter what you do, you'll always be my friend.' I'm very afraid to do or say the wrong thing and lose the few friends i do have. So that was very sweet."
15. Making a difference in someone's day
"I used to work in a call centre and took a call from a woman. She was crying for pretty much the whole call but halfway through she said to me 'Your voice sounds nice, I'm glad you answered the phone. I wouldn't have been able to talk to anyone else'. I left that job over two years ago but that has always stuck with me."
14. I'm kind of jealous...
"Being voted most unique by my high school class. I know those stupid things don't mean anything, but everyone else was asking for votes. I didn't ask for any votes, and I'm just happy to know that I was the weird kid in school completely legitimately. I didnt have to ask for any votes."
13. Cool snap back
"When a girl I crushed on hard told me I looked good wearing my snap back. It just felt very genuine and she is good with body language."
12. And you're no loser!
"Had to leave a P. E lesson in high school to do an exam, one of my classmates said 'good luck' and the P. E teacher said 'luck's for loosers mate he won't need it'. Still think about that when I need a bit of encouragement."
11. Children speak the truth
"Not the best but the funniest. My five year old nephew told me:'You look old but you don't act old'"
10. A false compliment
Giphy"Somebody once told me I was the rare person who always tries to do the right thing even when there's nothing to be gained or there are consequences.
I mean, she's wrong, but it was nice."
9. Oof, indeed
"I was the best man at my friend's wedding, and his mother-in-law said that she wished her daughter married me instead. Oof."
8. Great feedback is always welcome
"Philosophy prof told me that my student lecture on Schopenhauer was the best student lecture he heard in his career, and he had assigned a lecture to every student, every semester, for decades."
7. A graduation farewell
"That I could light up a million lives through the warmth of my personality. My teacher wrote this for me on my graduation."
5. A compliment can be life changing
"Someone once completed my biggest insecurity growing up.
He said he liked the shape of my nose."
4. High school compliments are unforgettable
"When I was 16 I got my braces off and was sitting at the lunch table at school afterwards. A hot and popular girl from my grade was walking by and said 'Whoa, you got your braces off. Let me see.' So I smiled and she said 'Wow, you look good... Like REALLY good!' And as a male that's one of the only compliments I've ever directly gotten. I'm 36 now and still remember it."
3. Cargo shorts 1, haters 0
"Right before the coronavirus my wife and I went ziplining. We were on our way to the set up and a daughter (maybe 5 or 6 years old) of one of the guys that was in our group said that she really liked my shorts. Take that cargo-shorts haters, you'll never steal my moment."
2. Untamable hair is beautiful
Giphy"I was out with my grandma and her friend and we were finishing lunch. Throwing our trash away when a stranger told me that I had beautiful hair. My hair doesn't want to listen to me and often poofs and frizzes, so this made me smile."
Do you have something to confess to George? Text "Secrets" or "" to +1 (310) 299-9390 to talk to him about it.
HUGE!!
GiphyMy mom's friend told me this. "Yours is the only huge nose that probably does not need plastic surgery." I still don't know how to feel about this. dosababy
That hurt me.
One of my seniors once told me that I reminded him of his younger self. The problem is he is like the worst guy in my office. That hurt me. Reddit
Or maybe he's making a depressing self aware look at himself? In you he sees his better years? glugunner77
Robust!
I look robust. LulaBruce
You're thicker than a bowl of oatmeal. hanbanan07
Yer sturdy, you look like you could take a punch! termolecularxn
The Eyes have It!
"Your eyeballs always look so lubricated"
I have watery eyes, thank you allergies. He was a colleague who told me during our first ever conversation that he had already found me on Facebook. The 'compliment' about my eyeballs came after that.. Keeks157
"Of course Mr. Jordan."
GiphyMichael Jordan said to me "Thanks, at least you're good for something."
He was a guest at our golf course on a very rainy day. If not for his scheduled visit, the course would've been shut down for the day. It was an absolute ghost town.
His group started without him. When he arrived they loaded his bag onto the cart to meet up with his group. I was standing about 50 feet away minding my own business. He called me over and asked if he could have the towel I was holding. I replied "Of course Mr. Jordan." Thats when I got the unwarranted "compliment." Fthewigg
Yes to Math!
High school math teacher told me I got the brains and my sibling (2 years older than me) got the looks. I noticed later on that most of the teachers in my high school tended to make unprofessional comments to students who they were close to. Most were seen as jokes but I remember a Spanish teacher who would flirt with any attractive boys in her class (the football and popular boys). nuruchi
Siblings....
Upon my now wife meeting my family for the first time. My mom doesn't have the best way of words, she said "You guys look like brother and sister!" We do a similar skin tone, eyes, and hair color.
My step dad shuffled her to the other room quickly. SoMediocreItsAverage
"a social doorway"
I had this buddy who didn't have a lot of friends and I'd always invite her out to hang with mine. She kept doing some pretty messed up stuff and just made excuses when we talked bout it, so I started distancing myself. Then she said she didn't wanna lose my friendship because I was "a social doorway."
I love introducing my friends to each other and it makes me so happy when they get on/become buddies independently from me. But hearing that that was all I was to her kinda bummed me out. charliebars
You Too.
A dude was opening up a topless bar in my small town, my grandma patted my thigh and said "You'll be working there soon, won't you?" I was 15. She didn't have any mental issues, just a withered black heart. lovelesscreator
I have a mean aunt who told me only whores wore tank tops... after she took me to shopping to spend a gift card. Guess what I had just picked out? KookieBaron
Flat Earth.
GiphyIt's a toss up between "you know your butt isn't as flat as it used to be" and "you are not such a funny shape any more" courtesy of 2 different aunts.
I really never thought I had a flat butt or that I was a funny shape! No one like family to boost your self esteem. cantfindausername12
'actually'
Giphy"You actually look good!" The emphasis on 'actually' and the surprise in my friends voice still haunts me. pat_patrol
"Most Improved"
Being awarded "Most Improved" three years in a row. ToastAndASideOfToast
I'm on a couple roller hockey teams and one of them has an obsessive captain that keeps a Google spreadsheet of stats for every player that he updates and sends out at the end of every season.
I'm number one in seasons played and games played. I've been the record holder in these categories for a long time.
It's like getting a participation trophy, but with a "#1" on it. Brawndo91
Invisible.
My friend was complaining about creeps hitting on her, then she told me "I wish I could be invisible like you." meri_28
My hot friend and I used to go to the same cafe across the plaza from our office for coffee several afternoons per week and order the same drinks. Every single time, the barista would light up and say, "Hi, [friend's name]! Small flat white today?" and then I would walk up to the register and have to give him my drink order and my name. Every. Time. So I feel your pain. jerusha16
Be a 4!
Says someone else is super ugly, then "You're even prettier than her!" The-Berger
I told my friend genuinely that I think I look like a two. She told me without a beat and in a definite tone "no you're definitely not a two, you're a four" and I don't even know how to respond to that. cresentlunatic
Unrecognizable.
Giphy"Wow, you look so cute today! I didn't even recognize you at first." lazyginger
The drummer.
"Wow you're really good! I bet you could even play guitar if you wanted"
Said to me, after a gig. I'm a bassist. WastaSpace
What do you call a person that hangs out with a bunch of musicians?
The drummer. EyeSpyNicolai
Like thanks bros.....
You're so funny! Now I get why she's dating you. nails_for_breakfast
I haven't gotten exactly that, but sometimes if I show people pictures of my wife, they look surprised.
Like thanks bros, I know she's beyond me. Teglement
"Why did I say that?"
Someone told me I have a voice for radio, I said thanks I have a face for radio too and they enthusiastically said Yeah, you do! motorbike-t
There's always a chance they didn't realize the joke and thought they were just continuing the compliment.
If they're anything like me, 5 hours later, sitting horrified in their bedroom, "Why did I say that?" lol BabyMrPeanut
"I like all sorts of people."
"You know, it's really great that society is so much more accepting of your kind these days." Marionetteberry
Oh, man. So a few years ago, I went with a friend who was bringing her special needs daughter to the dentist. She had 3 or 4 other kids at the time, so I went along to keep the other kids busy.
We're in the lobby after, and the girl who had the appointment was in her wheelchair and super happy. This lady leans over, fusses a but, and then coos, "I like all sorts of people." I was young enough to just be stunned into silence. Her mom was gracious about it, but WOW, lady, shut up. siel04
