When someone is obviously "fishing" for a compliment do you give them one?
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justme32 loves the weekends
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yes, or they wont stop! Find something to tell them and put tehm out of their misery! It can be as simple as "nice sweater!" but I try to be sincere about what i am complimenting.
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That would depend on the person. If its a slim blond bitch, who constantly looks in the mirror then no. but if it was someone that generally needed one, then yes
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Well... ok. JustMe, you are the greatest thing since chicken soup! Yum! ;) ----- The real answer is: it depends on the circumstances.
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No, I ignore if I don't like the person.
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It depends on the person that is asking the question.
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Of course! A nice word about someone takes no effort and it will brighten their day up.
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I dont. I like to make the person earn the compliment. Why would you just give them one. especially if you dont really like them. I dont expect compliments eve if i am trying to get one unless i deserve it.
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If it has to do with weight no, but anything else definitely yes
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never..seems that they have a hurting ego and it is not my job to help them feel better about themselves
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No, I just be straight up and tell them how it is and what they are after. Usually they will always deny it.
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Depends...if the person is insecure, or really just wants to know if they look nice or did a good job sure..why not. But if it is just to add to their vanity..I go round and round or agree with them that, yes indeed "That does make you look fat".
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Yes I do. Why not? If someone feels the need for a bit of stroking, I see no harm in it. I think we all have done it from time to time. I suppose there are people who are constantly looking for compliments. That would indicate low self-esteem issues. That would be all the more reason to throw a compliment their way.
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Yes, I think I am guilty of this on occasion. Mainly when people have had a new hair cut or a new coat or something and they are saying things like, "I'm not sure I like it, what do you think?" when really they know they look fantastic.
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Absolutely not....if they are obvious about fishing for a compliment then they obviously don't deserve one... Rule No. 1, NEVER be obvious about fishing for a compliment. Be devious, be patient, but never obvious. Rule No. 2. There are no more rules.
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Sure because we think you are the greatest you are the best looking girl in Georgia for sure and I love your shoes ...
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no
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depending on how well i know them, i usually call them out on it. "you're fishing for a compliment, aren't you?" we usually get a good laugh out of it. everyone wins, and I don't have to give in to the pressure.
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Yes, sometimes that is the only way you can get them to drop the subject.
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Yes. It makes them feel good, and I like to see people feel happy about a choice they made. We all want approval in some way or another.
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Yes, if they need one to lift them up I am glad to be an encourager, if even for a moment.
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It depends on who it is, but I usually give it to them if I think it will make them feel better about themselves and it has to be honest and genuine or I won't. It doesn't cost me anything to make someone feel a little happier or better about themselves so I think it's worth doing.
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