How would you react when a stranger says "u look beautiful" and how does it feel

@sharay (2769)
India
June 28, 2008 3:41am CST
this has happened to me long back, when i was a teenager, there were some guys standing int he pavement when i was walkign down the road, one of them just leaned in front and said, "u look beautiful", i just passed him as if i didnt notice him, i did not react at that moment though but i really felt happy inside...lol and i also looked around to make sure that there was no other female there...lol
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10 responses
• India
28 Jun 08
after reading this discussion its nice to know that you girls really feel good if someone praises you about your beauty ... i normally was afraid to say it out to a beautiful girl but after reading this i will try to express it.
@sharay (2769)
• India
28 Jun 08
oh yes...u can kaushik, but remember that you must present yourself in a very soft and natural way
@calajane (1003)
• Poland
28 Jun 08
It happened few times to me, yes. I usually blush and smile at that. I never say 'thank you' for the compliment, because I never know the reasoning behind that compliment. But yes, it picks me up :) My mood usually skyrockets after that :) Does that make me shallow? ;P
@sharay (2769)
• India
28 Jun 08
not at all dear
@sid556 (30959)
• United States
29 Jun 08
I get that sometimes and it always catches me off guard and I get really embarrassed but I somehow manage to say thank you and hope that's the end of it. Still it does make me feel good. I've never been real good at handling compliments. When I was younger, I did used to just act as if I hadn't heard but now I do at least say thank you.
@poohgal (6845)
• Singapore
28 Jun 08
I am like you. I usually Ignore especially if the guy looks like he has ulterior motive. I'll ignore and quickly walk away. However, if it's a friend or an acquaintance, I'll just reply with a 'Thank You'. In that past, when I was not very confident, I would usually say, 'No, don't say that. I am not.' I am glad I am more confident to say 'Thank you'. I have some friends who are extremely confident. If someone says they are pretty, they will reply, 'I know'.
@sharay (2769)
• India
28 Jun 08
yeah, i might have said, "i know" if he had said it sarcastically, but the way he said, i knew he meant it, dats why i didnt say anything
@iskayz (5420)
• Philippines
28 Jun 08
Hi sharay! Wow! If someone tells me I'm beautiful, I would be elated! Especially coming from a stranger you just happen to pass by. I would be very proud of myself if that happens. But I won't let it get into my head and I'd still keep my feet on the ground. I would still keep my posture and like what you did, keep on walking as if nothing happened. Ciao!
@sharay (2769)
• India
28 Jun 08
yes...even i was flying for around 15 minutes after that incident
• China
28 Jun 08
To be honest, I m not so used to hearing this compliment or other like this.In fact,not long ago, one of my co-workers, a guy, with no girlfriend, one day said " y are so beautiful today!" to me, I acted as nothing without a word. maybe from the moment, I felt that he was a little disgusting,, maybe I think if a guy praise u he only want to leave a good impression on you,or have other intention. hehe, just my opinion,
@sharay (2769)
• India
28 Jun 08
since he was a complete stranger and he just saw me when i passed him, i dont think he must have had any motive
@alindahaw (1219)
• Philippines
29 Jun 08
It depends who said it and how he said it.Usually say thank you when somebody tells me I look beautiful. LOL However, if the person who said those words to me happens to be one of those obnoxious persons who can seem to get their hands off from any female they met, I usually give him that killer look and send him the message to back off or I'll chop his head off. LOL
@Tianna2 (1273)
• United States
28 Jun 08
Hello Sharay, I usually smile and say thank you! If someone is going to take the time to compliment me, I feel obligated to acknowledge it. I have to say that it makes me feel great when when someone tells me this! Huggs, Tianna
• China
28 Jun 08
i have the same experience when i was a teenager.but no one told me himself.just talk with the other about my wonderful shape.i really felt happy inside at that moment.this things happened morn than once.
@Kanutchie (343)
• Philippines
28 Jun 08
i encountered that incidence during my high school days, But you know what i felt. I feel so afraid Because that man twice older than my ages that time. so i walked really very past without any comment to escape from that strangers.