87% of American women (18-64) claim to have been harassed on the street by men

[Teddy B 17,252]

Or they are too busy or have exceeded their compliment threshold.

Who is that guy in your avatar? He looks like the old Boston Bruins player Terry O'reilly.

[Operator 1,927]

I grew up in MA, you just brought me back to high school.

O'reilly was Brutal (notice the capital B)

ETA: No that's not him.

Edited April 4, 2014 by Operator

[Teddy B 17,252]

I grew up in MA, you just brought me back to high school.

O'reilly was Brutal (notice the capital B)

ETA: No that's not him.

I know it's not O'reilly, but that's what I think of whenever I see your avatar.

The Big Bad Bruins days were the bomb. O'reilly, Wensink and Jonathon.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

Perhaps you could try saying something nice to a woman that is not based on something that is basically out of her control and say something nice about something she has attained by hard work and diligence. Compliments are great if they are merited but strangers saying you look nice is just bad manners and embarrassing. Sorry if that's now what you want to hear but you are totally wrong if you think that most women appreciate random comments that are simply based on how they look. They have no merit and they result in a society that places too high a value on the superficial. As Steven said, many, many people have beautiful 'soul's for want of a better word. Compliment everyone, regardless of their sex for that, not 'pretty girls' for giving you a sexual frisson.

I think complimenting a woman on her appearance is normal as long as it's within the realm of respect. I've done it a few times and always gets smiles and a thank you. Even when I was interested and single, I've always kept it classy and had no issues. Like Teddy and BJ said, it shouldn't be a bad thing when someone takes the time to say something nice about you.

[B_J 2,752]

I honestly feel a lot better knowing Marvin agrees with me.

[Operator 1,927]

I know it's not O'reilly, but that's what I think of whenever I see your avatar.

The Big Bad Bruins days were the bomb. O'reilly, Wensink and Jonathon.

I got to caddie for Ray Bourque at a golf tournament in '84 or '85. He could hit the ball a mile, big tipper too.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

I honestly feel a lot better knowing Marvin agrees with me.

I usually do. Just different sides of the same coin. Nothing wrong with agreeing to disagree, all a matter of perspective.

P.S. Still feeling raw from that other thread. I shouldn't have let other people cloud what I was trying to say to you. Please don't let that be your view of what you're trying to learn.

[B_J 2,752]

I usually do. Just different sides of the same coin. Nothing wrong with agreeing to disagree, all a matter of perspective.

P.S. Still feeling raw from that other thread. I shouldn't have let other people cloud what I was trying to say to you. Please don't let that be your view of what you're trying to learn.

No problems.

[mota bhai 2,675]

VJ needs anti-sodomy laws, you guys are sick.

[Teddy B 17,252]

VJ needs anti-sodomy laws, you guys are sick.

Lookin good today AJ!

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

VJ needs anti-sodomy laws, you guys are sick.

Hey, if you want in, all you have to do is ask.

[mota bhai 2,675]

SINNERS!

[Teddy B 17,252]

Hey, if you want in, all you have to do is ask.

Look at the way he's dressed, he's asking for it.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

Look at the way he's dressed, he's asking for it.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

VJ needs anti-sodomy laws, you guys are sick.

Don't be hating until you try it for yourself. Beginner tip: Good hygiene is important! Go slow at first, and use plenty of lubrication.

SINNERS!

Jesus loves sinners. I don't know why Christians hate them so much.