Nowadays, it’s important to promote respectful and positive interactions with others, especially when it comes to praising women. However, finding the right balance between honest admiration and getting creepy can be challenging. To help you navigate this fragile domain, we’ve compiled a list of 17 ways to compliment women without risking irritation or making them feel uneasy. By following these tips, you can express appreciation in a respectful way and create meaningful relationships with the women in your life.
The Creep Test
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“Creep test – Would you be cool if someone said it to your mom or sister.”
Don’t Hyperfocus On Aesthetics
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“Don’t compliment looks only. The occasional one is all right, but usually, girls like to be treated well. Paying too much attention to their physical appearance may come off as super creepy.”
“Compliments based on things they did that are actually impressive. Not their looks or something that’s not really worth a complimentary comment.”
Don’t Be Superficial
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“Go for talents/skills/accomplishments et al.”
“I avoid calling people just pretty, or beautiful, or gorgeous, it sounds shallow and makes it seem like you are interested.”
Know When To Stop
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“Don’t overdo it. Say something nice and smile. It’s when it’s gushing that it gets creepy/weird.”
“One compliment is enough. It always weirds me out when someone keeps complimenting my hair or my smile. It’s like, I got it the first time. Now you’re just sounding like a fetishist.”
The Prison Test
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“Read this somewhere: don’t say anything to a woman on a street you wouldn’t want a guy saying to you in prison.”
“Cast iron approach. Thumbs up.”
Don’t Put On An Act
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“Be yourself, and don’t act more smoothly than you really are.”
“Even if that means faking it ‘til you make it.”
Read The Signs
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“You need to realize that some women simply don’t like being approached by strangers. If you approach, ensure it’s in a public place where she won’t feel uneasy. Always follow body language, and if you sense they are uncomfortable, then it’s best to give them a break.”
“I think the biggest things are ‘reading the room’ and intention. For example, if someone has headphones on and is walking fast, I wouldn’t go out of my way to stop them.”
Go For A Trait
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“Complement a trait: her wit, degree, savvy smarts. Or her necklace. Girls love when you notice their necklace.”
Don’t Do It For an ROI
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“Don’t be disheartened/offended if there’s not a return on investment.”
“Compliment and keep it moving!! It’s only creepy when you say a compliment and stand there waiting for the reaction.”
“Don’t expect anything in return. It can easily be sensed that you’re complementing to get something.”
Be Confident About It
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“From my experience, it’s all about your level of confidence.”
“Give the compliment like you don’t care about the compliment, also as if you are stating a fact. If you act like you’re trying too hard to give the compliment, it’s gonna make the recipient feel uncomfy. “
“As a woman who sometimes gets complimented by strangers, the difference between being nice or creepy is mostly confidence and maybe intuition also.”
Avoid Clichés
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“Honestly, complimenting a smile or eyes is so cliche – I am usually not buying it. Especially the eyes, it’s kind of an intimate thing to throw at a stranger – which is basically being creepy.”
Be Sincere
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“If you are planning to compliment people to have them like you, it is going to come off as insincere.”
Be Genuine
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“I’d just focus on asking open-ended questions and establishing commonalities.”
“The same way you treat your dude friends. I have had plenty of success with girls, and the key is that they are normal people.”
Tone
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“I personally think it’s all about the tone of your voice. If you sound happy and almost chirpy, I think it’ll sound more friendly and wholesome, but if you sound like… monotone and awkward, it’ll be uncomfortable.”
Avoid Personal Remarks Like The Plague
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“NO COMMENTS ABOUT THEIR BODY EVER. Try to stay away from words that could be interpreted as creepy such as ‘hot,’ ‘sexy,’ ‘svelte,’ ‘fits you well,’ etc. Best: compliment their work… eg ‘great speech.’”
“You won’t be creepy as long as you aren’t saying something stereotypical or going up to her and saying, ‘You have great parts!’”
“Also, saying ‘I really like that shirt on you’ is too personal. It’s linking it to the person and their body that is often too intimate.”
Go For The Winning Combo
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A LOT of users said this is a surefire hit:
“Miss, I just wanted to tell you that you are gorgeous, have a good afternoon.”
Keep It Short & Sweet
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“Never linger on the compliment. You have to move on from the compliment quickly.”
“Don’t linger. Compliment the girl, and move on with whatever task you were doing or walk away shortly after.”
“Keep it short and general and not too specific. Also, don’t stare before delivering the compliment.”
Keep It Simple
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A female user shared:
“A guy complimented my shirt recently. He simply said, ‘Your shirt is cool,’ & that was good enough for me.”
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