Some compliments aren’t compliments

My best friend and I always hear people tell us we look good for our age. That’s a back handed compliment! ( we really don’t like the phrase for our age !). Sorry so insulting.

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SlippingAway · 46-50, F

Yes I get this any time I get carded and I know they don't really realize it's a back handed compliment. I usually just say ya I know I am old

DrWatson · 70-79, M

I can relate!

froggtongue · M

I can agree with you. But as far as insults go, this isn't the worst there is.

Sassygirl42 · 51-55, F

@froggtongue never said it was but I still get bothered by that phrase.

Bklynbadboy12 · 36-40, M

Your right that was back handed i was once told i speak well for a black guy. I just laughed and walk away. 🤣🤣🤣

Sassygirl42 · 51-55, F

@Bklynbadboy12 how awful

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Sassygirl42 · 51-55, F

@looking4thesun thank you so much for your kind words

looking4thesun · M

@Sassygirl42 yvw young lady 🙂

Wiseacre · F

Yeah, why not just say “you look good”

Sassygirl42 · 51-55, F

@Wiseacre exactly

PatKirby · M

When they say 'ok, boomer' I just say 'ok, renter'.

in10RjFox · MVIP

Yes. It's an insult in disguise.. and it comes with no complimentary stuff but just stuffed into our ears ..

urbancowboy · 56-60, M

People really need to learn how to phrase things

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