Once again - compliments

[dimarko]

Alright, we've all heard about 'complementing girls - bad idea' talks.
My question would be: what if girls complement ME? For example, I have a friend (girl), we're out in town and she would say things like, 'you can speak many languages. So cool! You're so smart!' or 'How come other people love you so much?'
I would say 'thanx' or just go to another topic. But how would YOU guys react to such compliments in a ****y and funny way? Or respond in some other way?

Thank you!
Have a jolly fun time of the day!
DiMarko

 

[I'm in the Mood]

Complimenting girls isn't bad as long as you make her work for them and they are genuine compliments. One compliment every 3-4 dates should keep them interested.

Whoever says complimenting a girl is bad doesn't have their facts straight. David DeAngelo teaches that you can actually OPEN a woman with a compliment, as long as it's done in an interesting and unique way.

...And to answer your question, say: "Can't you think of anything more original? "

 

[Crow]

If she's just a friend, who cares? I treat my female friends like I do my male friends. Things of intimacy and attraction don't play a part.

 

[dimarko]

Thanks for the quick reply guys!

To I'm in the Mood
I completely agree with you. I should have clarified the "bad idea" part.
I was referring to the so called AFC set of mind. Complement on the beauty etc. Anyhow, I had that "Can't you think of anything more original?" quote as well, but I understood that it does not work on all girls especially that aren't fluent in English, say Jgirls They'll be like "HUH? I don't get it?" Now, how would you act in that situation I'm in the Mood?

To Crow
I do the same thing and it's so much fun, don't you agree Crow? :crackup:

Best regards,
DiMarko

 

[dimarko]

Sometimes I've answered to such compliments with a ****y "I know" comments followed by a "is he serious?" smile. Yes, it did work at times but there are times when girls just say "yeah, what ever" or have "you arrogant schmak!" look on their face. When the convo just becomes silent for a while.

Anyone else has an intake on this compliment thing?

 

[zekko]

I know the argument against compliments, but most of the stuff I've seen lately has the PUAs giving compliments, often right from the opener. "You're cute, I wanted to meet you", stuff like that.

Really, I don't see how you can not give a girl you're into compliments if you're around her a lot. What if she fixes her hair a new way and it looks really cool. What are you supposed to do, pretend not to notice it? I know you don't want to overdo it, but I don't think you should cut the compliments out all together.

 

[OFWHAP]

Girls love it when you notice their hair. Just simply asking a girl if she changed her hair leads them to thank me. I didn't even compliment them necessarily.

 

[dimarko]

Thanks for your input zekko and OFWHAP
But guys, my question is completely a vise-versa.
In other words:
A girl gives a compliment to a guy/man/boy. How should the GUY, not the girl - no, the guy, act or answer to compliments without sounding too arrogant or full of himself. Is my question easy to kapish?

And on the side note: I do compliment girls occasionally. I've never mentioned that compliments to girls should be forbidden :nono:

Thanks for reading!
DiMarko

 

[zekko]

Thanks for your input zekko and OFWHAP
But guys, my question is completely a vise-versa.
In other words:
A girl gives a compliment to a guy/man/boy. How should the GUY, not the girl - no, the guy, act or answer to compliments without sounding too arrogant or full of himself. Is my question easy to kapish?

Oops, got off track with that. I did mean to address it:
I totally agree with Espi, just say thanks. Nothing else is called for or required IMO. I don't think C&F works in this situation, it only makes it awkward. Seems pretty lame to give a C&F response to a girl when she is trying to compliment you. Just say thanks and move on.

 

[Lexington]

You have to mix it up. You shouldn't have the same reaction to every compliment. That gets boring fast. Thank her for some comments, respond with a ****y "I know" and a sly grin for others and maybe a "you're not so bad yourself" for others.

 

[dimarko]

Thank you for your comments Epsi, zekko and Lexington.

Honestly, I agree with all of you. I do say "thanks" to the compliments I receive. Though, there are times when there are too many complements coming my way at the same time, say, from several people (all women). And just saying "thanks" to all, sounds a bit too much, at least that's how I see it.

OH! Just had a thought :crackup:
Why not and just go with the "didn't hear anything" or have the "yeah, what ever" attitude? Of course mix it up with the "thanks" response time to time. ohoho Gonna test it out asap.

Thanx guys for your thoughts!
DiMarko