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4 absolute NG compliment phrases that will make a woman don’t want to hear them

4 absolute NG compliment phrases that will make a woman don't want to hear them

It is said that “men who notice small changes and give compliments are popular with the ladies,” but the world is not so naive that simply practicing this in a short-sighted way will work. What if the compliments you say with full of confidence are actually “Wow…”? What if they think it’s “creepy”? Here are some phrases of praise that are definitely not acceptable from a woman’s point of view.

There are quite a few guys who give compliments, but...

It may come as a surprise to you as a man, but there are actually quite a few men who notice small changes and compliment you. While we appreciate this consideration, many times the compliments are given in a way that, frankly speaking from a woman’s perspective, makes us feel ” frivolous ” or ” creepy. In the worst case scenario, it can become a story at a girls’ night out held later in the day …

Editor Konno
Many women make a steady effort on a daily basis to keep up with the changing trends in clothing, makeup, and hairstyles that come and go from season to season. It is nice to receive compliments on that, but depending on the way you communicate it, you may find yourself saying, “She can’t do that…” or “She’s so nice! ” “Lovely! The impression can change 180° depending on how you say it. I remember being disillusioned and thinking, “He can’t understand that this compliment makes me feel bad…” Later, when I told my friend about this man, she said, “I’ve never met anyone like him. When I told my friends about him later, they said, ” I can’t do it! Too gross. ” “He doesn’t seem to be in a proper relationship.

Maybe it's gross...You smell good!

The first one is a typical example of a gross compliment. The first one is a typical example of a creepy compliment. It is very likely to make a woman think, “Next time I see this person, I’m going to quit wearing perfume…” If you think that a woman should be pleased with your perfume, you should not use it. Men who use perfume thinking that it will make women happy should be careful!

Editor Konno
I think the root of the bad impression is to say something without any context. For example, you could start by saying , “I’ve been looking for a new perfume lately – do you use any?” and wait for a natural flow of conversation . In response, I would say, “It’s Diptyque’s. I thought it smelled good ! I thought it smelled good. It suits you! It’s smart to say something like that! Also, choosing the word “fragrance” instead of “smell” is also very important.

It might be creepy...Today's makeup is so cute.

“Most guys don’t notice, but I’m looking right at you. I’m so hot, aren’t I?” These are NG compliment phrases that sound like you can hear the voice in your mind saying, “I’m so hot, aren’t I? What is not good from a woman’s point of view is that it focuses on “makeup only. Women who are sensitive to words say, “Only makeup? You didn’t even go through with curling your hair?” There is a big risk that they will think, “Eh, I didn’t change my makeup…you don’t understand.”

Editor Nishijima
If you want to compliment the makeup of your girlfriend or a friend with whom you might have a romantic relationship, the correct way to say it is “Your makeup looks cute today. The key is ” ‘ too. On the other hand, if you want to compliment a colleague at work with whom you do not have such a relationship, it is better not to say it in the first place. For example, “Your makeup is so cute today,” or “You’re wearing a skirt today. I like it!” I’m not asking about your personal preferences! I’m not asking about your personal preferences! If you still want to compliment someone, you can ask, “Is the atmosphere different from usual today? You look good! It is recommended that you give compliments in a casual, fluffy manner without including strong subjectivity.

It might be creepy...Did you cut your bangs?

The classic phrase from the great celebrity Tamori, ” Did you cut your hair?” is also known as the magic phrase that keeps the conversation going. It is not clear if this is an arranged version of this phrase, but ” Did you cut your bangs? is a phrase that women are often asked by men. Hair” is the most easily noticed aspect of a woman’s appearance, but compliments focused solely on bangs are often met with comments such as, “You don’t have to tell me every time,” or “I only cut about 2 mm off…. Are you watching me? The women were furiously bashing the phrase.

Editor Konno
It’s totally fine if you went from a hairstyle with no bangs to one with bangs or something, but if someone confirms that you just cut your bangs, I’m like, “What, you were looking at me like that!? (weird)” I think there are a lot of women who think “Oh, you were looking at me like that? In any case, I’d rather hear, “Did you get a haircut? It looks good on you! I would be happier with “You cut your hair? Even if she hasn’t cut her hair, it shows that she is concerned about you, which makes you more likable. Even if they say they didn’t cut their hair, if they follow up with something like, ” Maybe it’s because you look different from usual – this look is good too! If you can follow up with something like that, you are even more of a ◎Motivated Man.

Gross or not...Everyone has that one!

These are the NG phrases that men with a certain level of fashion sensitivity tend to say out loud. When we researched the female members of our editorial staff, to our surprise, all of them had experienced this! The phrases received a storm of scathing reviews, including “I don’t like the spirit of going out of your way to say it,” “I can’t stand it when even friends say it,” and “It’s representative of men who have a hard time caring.

Editor Konno
When people say this to me, I’m like, “So what?” “Does that mean I’m a meeja?” I feel negative about it. If you unintentionally said it out of habit, you can minimize the damage by following up with aftercare talk such as, “You have good taste,” or “I tried to buy one myself, but I’m not sure it would look as good on me as it does on you. As with all compliments to women, it is advisable to take a breath and imagine how the other person is feeling. That’s where you need to use extremely negative thinking (laughs). It’s like keeping a complaining woman in your mind.
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