Flattered or annoyed

I used to belong to a theatre group and wore a pink jacket on stage in a play. We invited a group of residents from a local care home to a preview and, just at a quiet pause in a scene, an extremely loud lady's voice from the audience said , "Oh doesn't she look lovely in that jacket". Of course I was flattered but it did make it quite difficult for me and my fellow actors to carry on without laughing.

Build up others, as long as it’s kind say it. It might be the only compliment someone has had in a while

I was in a branch of JL and a woman came up and complimented me on what I was wearing. I thought it was lovely of her to take the time to say something positive.

I’ve been complimented before on a dress, hair and perfume, but not all at the same time! I was always very flattered, why on earth wouldn’t you be? I’ve also complimented other women, and men if I think something is particularly nice.

I often compliment strangers on what they are wearing or a hairstyle and ask where hey bought item or had hair done. People always respond in a good way. When I've been compliment or asked about what I'm wearing I feel flattered

I'd be flattered, it's only ever happened to me a few times in my life and it feels good.

I think it's lovely to be complimented on our appearance - not our looks but our outfits.

My mother always used to say to me that I looked nice and said to others "doesn't A look nice today." I always preened

I love clothes and it's really nice to think that other people like our outfits.

I tell other women that they look nice and no-one seems to be offended by a compliment - hopefully it brightens their day.

I always compliment. It’s kind to tell someone they look nice and usually makes their day. I am too old to care if it is no longer “woke” and will carry on! Who isn’t cheered up by being told they look lovely?

Flattered that someone else likes my style

I complemented a lady on her lovely hair! She ended up telling me who her hairdresser was! Also, in USA in a life (elevator) a younger lady said she loved my vintage polka dot earrings ! I felt great all day !! Do it- say nice things to people x

I usually say I like something in the hope they will tell me where they got it from. When my son's last girlfriend first walked in, I immediately noticed her trousers and told her how lovely they looked. A little while later I asked her where she got them from and asked her if she would mind if I got a pair. I assured her I wouldn't wear them around her especially as my figure wouldn't look as lovely as hers. She found the link for them and I ordered a pair. She is now history as far as my son is concerned (thank goodness she was a nightmare!) and I have started to wear them out. All my friends love them and are asking where I got them from!

My MIL was complimented on a pale blue Italian-style two-piece that I had knitted for her on my machine. She was not in a position to buy expensive clothes and was thrilled to be asked where she had bought it as it was beautiful. I was also very pleased that my work had been complimented.

A woman on e stopped me to ask the name of my hair colour (silver) but I had to tell her it was natural! She was disappointed but very complimentary.

Yes, I've been complimented on a couple of occasions over the years. Once a couple of years ago, about my big dangly earrings that looked like swords. A lady in the library told me they looked "fabulous and striking". It made my day! I haven't complimented people myself really, only because I'm a bit shy of speaking to strangers.

Someone did this to me when I was wearing an old and much loved Boden green velvet coat, I was flattered. Not everyone is the same though, so compliments may not be given or received as intended

Yes, I admired a post office clerk's hair and asked her how she got it like that. It was a fabulous layered cut and a bit spiky, "hairdressing putty," was her reply.

I think it depends on the circumstances. I remember when the Corona virus was a recent arrival, I told a lady how nice her covid mask looked and asked if she made it herself.
You get like that when you have only one person to talk to!

A few weeks ago, someone at church said they really liked my shoes and where did I get them. I've had them for about 10 years I think and, on checking inside and the sole, any manufacturer's name had worn off. They won't be made any more I imagine. I do remember that they were not expensive. I was quite happy to receive the comment.
I've compliment others on clothes etc reasonably often and never had a negative response.
I suppose what we have to be careful of is that it's not a comment about someone's body shape or size etc. I had two colleagues (in their 40s/50s ) where I used to work who were both fairly petite. Another colleague (senior to both of them at that point) walked past and said to them that they looked "cute" standing together. Needless to say, that was quite inappropriate and they were certainly not very pleased at the reference to their height and the, no doubt unintentional, patronising tone.

I have on occasion paid a compliment to a friend if I think it needs saying and a couple of times I have commented that I have liked something that a stranger is wearing - as long as it is part of a conversation!
I have been happy when people have complimented me - if it is about an item of clothing, am I the only one that seems to have a compulsion to tell them where I bought the clothing and how much it cost?
I think it will be such a shame if you can neither pay or receive a compliment .

Flattered. I like to give compliments - and receive them ?

I’d say always compliment people. It makes them happy and you too

Yes i would be flattered if someone said it to me- a lady on the bus once said how much she liked my tote bag, so i volunteered where i had got it- if you had told the lady you liked her coat she may well have just volunteered the info on where she got it from- i have told people if i like something they are wearing before now, and the same , they always say thank you and usually just say where or when they got it.I always say if i like something my DD's or DinL is wearing too-Or even my sons sometimes, or if its something new, it gives people a little boost i think.

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I have often complimented other women on their clothes, but I never ask where they got them from.

I did ask someone once, but she'd had it for about 5 years, so I couldn't get one! Also tell women I like their hair colour (if it's obviously unnatural-think blue or green)

You should have asked her. I was wearing a pair of shoes moda in pelle and a lady was watching me. I thought to myself sorry love I’m straight lol. She came over and said I love your shoes. I lol and said though you fancy me and I thought I was going to have to let you down gently. We both laughed. Since then every time we see each other we always chat. So out of her liking my shoes I got a new friend.

Jaylucy- i did tell the lady where i got the tote bag, as it was a recent aquirement, and i thought she might be able to get herself one , (it was 'free' with a range of bath toiletries, came all in the bag) but ordinarily id just say where i got item, or when i got it if it was something id had for years, but normally wouldnt say how much, unless the person asked.(seems like bragging otherwise?)