...yes inappropriate to the point of creepy and at the extreme threatening.

A friend and I were talking about "compliments" (the sincere ones) and comfort with them.

I'll admit, I have a hard time with the random ones. If someone I know/respect/knows the backstory says, "good work" I SO appreciate that!

Many caveats and nuances about taking a compliment! Ya think?

I get a lot of catcalls when I'm driving down a couple shortcut streets between where I live and where I work.

Of course they're all streetwalkers yelling "hey baby!" or "what's up!" or "good time honey!" or just "hey!"

Maybe I should sue them for their H money, I feel traumatized and threatened.
Maybe they want to give me AIDS or the herp.

Oh ciretom...perhaps they're just hot Milfs dressed sexy for the evening and you don't know how sexy YOU are?

I'm told constantly "Hello Sexy" via email right on this very site.

I get those too...creepy! But when it's from someone I know well, it doesn't really bother me.

It's the same with me Beach, if it's someone I know and respect, and knows and respects me, I take the compliment much better.

I have a hard time with compliments from people I don't know, especially when it comes to work. Their, "You did a great job" seems a little condescending, especially when they know nothing about my work and the work they were complimenting might not have been that great on that particular day.

Overall I think they mean well, I just don't receive it very well.

I suppose (cliche) it's all in the details PM (focusing on work/professional)...if someone says (in particular), "I like your ideas about qualifying vendors!"

It's easier to accept?

.....and here....the particulars...

"I like that you are an animal lover."

Shows some effort and connection, and that they actually have READ!

I dont feel flattered by catcalls at all. A simple 'good afteroon' with a smile is all the affirmation I need from a stranger.

I don't think some men are that great with boundries (or self regulation or tact) so a simple " you look lovely in that dress from the lips of certain men , somehow translate into " I wanna tap that azz"

I DONT KNOW HOW THEY DO IT .

Yes exactly. Much better than saying "I read your profile".

Or saying, "Nice shoes" while looking at your chest?

That would be easier to accept. It's a more personalized statement about what they like rather than a glorification of something I did.

Im not thst busty so the shoe compliment might be genuine lol

I believe it happens more in large cities ...

I just thought it was funny ... know harm done ...

I see now while I am in my car ... are the looks ...
either I scare the cr*p out of them or they like me ...

funny how they show off in thier trucks or cars lol
their more then liking running fast to get away from me
I am not one to take compliments very well ...

"Fronia" (from the 70s ganglands of Chicago), my favorite Boss EVER!...after I had shite talked my way out of a boardroom embarrassment said, "Dude! You dodged a bullet!! There is NO ONE I would rather have on my team during an emergency!

but your planning SUCKS!

It was a criticism.....but a compliment I will always remember.

I just learned of this quote ... really love it ...

My head may forget ... But my will always remember ...

perhaps whistles and catcalls can be considered a redneck compliment..?
and some people don't know how to deal with praise..maybe due to low self-esteem.

I take compliments rather well, thank you very much.
But if someone tells me "You look good for your age." ... I tend to feel insulted. Why can't I just look good period?

I like this Rusty!!

Sometimes the , "I really think you're neat!" Should be taken at face value!

How do I not sound creepy or insincere You just look good. (I'm sure you've noticed the views).

aww Beach, thank you my dear friend

And if you constantly get "Hello Sexy" via email right on this very site, don't sweat it, you are.