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Updated on Monday, July 14

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QUESTION: Women of uw, how do you feel about being approached on campus and given a compliment by a complete stranger?

22 comments

  1. I give them a kind smile, say thank you, and keep walking while trying not to act overly flattered or blush too much

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  2. Weirded out, but flattered. More of, "Oh... thanks. Uhm, see ya."

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  3. It makes me happy and I usually say "Thanks" unless I'm too flabbergasted. Now, if they attempt to continue conversation past that point (and if their intent is obvious), then I get less enthusiastic as I'm taken.

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  4. Id be extremely flattered. I would nicely explain to them that I have a boyfriend if they'd try to talk further. I wouldn't be creeped out at all.

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  5. It's ok as long as they don't immediately ask for your phone number/facebook info.. then it gets creepy (speaking from experience)

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  6. Depends on the compliment. There are compliments that can be flattering from a stranger and then there are the ones that make a girl want to get as far away as possible.

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    1. Whats flattering, and whats creepy. Or is it the person who delivers it?

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    2. So if I came up as said "Damn that ass is fine" you would not like it?

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    3. It depends, do I have my pet donkey with me?

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    4. Yes, you have a very good looking, well behaving donkey with you.

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    5. Lmfao ..oh shit, that was a funny one.
      Nicely set up. Laugh of the day

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  7. If you don't play the game it is impossible to win.

    Just don't be a dick about it.

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  8. I would be flattered but put off.

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  9. I say thank you, and continue what I was doing before. If they pursue further, I politely tell them I have an S/O.

    I tell girls/guys alike all the time if I think they're particularly pretty or I think they're wearing something cool

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  10. I would definitely be flattered. It's all in the delivery, as long as it's genuine and not just a pick up line it would be nice.

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  11. I feel like all of these girls have boyfriends... As a single girl, I would be extremely flattered, and if it was just a tactic to talk to me and maybe ask me out, then great. Good for you. Just go for it honestly, you never know who you will meet :)

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  12. Depends on the compliment; if it's something I have control over (e.g. my outfit, my hair) or something kind of general ("you look nice today") then it tends to make me feel good... If it's about a specific body part, that's awks.

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    1. This times a thousand. I have fairly unusual eyes and it's really awkward to reply too. Like, thanks, I have awesome genes? Plus if it's specific body parts that are considered sexually appealing, it feels like you just want to use my body.

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    2. Wow I never thought of it this way but you're completely right, 12. Compliments about things I have control over are so much less awkward

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  13. I think its flattering

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  14. Just go up to them and straight up ask if they are single. Be a man. Be direct. Don't waste your time dawg.

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