And encouragement like this is how I got the creepiest comment of my life.
Me: at the time 15 years old. Just got on public transportation bus and took a seat.
Guy: probably in his 60s or 70s. Imagine Edgar from Men in Black when in human form. Now imagine the thickest southern drawl accient imaginable.
Now I sit down, and he leans in about 2 inches from my face, and even though I back away, he just leans in further to maintain closeness. I am in this moment EXTREMELY uncomfortable as he says:
Naw look at'chu! Ya'll got purdy skiiiiin! You use some cream and moisturizer???"
Keep in mind, I'm a guy. It's the 90s. Guys didn't use creams or moisturizer back then. I personally still don't. Now, granted, my skin is still naturally soft, even as I'm 41, and if I dye my hair and shave, I still look 20. So....I'm not saying he was wrong. But that "compliment" remains one of the weirdest things someone has ever said to me.
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henfredemars@infosec.pub · 24 pts · 1y
Remember: you can give a compliment today, and it cost you nothing but a moment of your time.
Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 1y
And encouragement like this is how I got the creepiest comment of my life.
Me: at the time 15 years old. Just got on public transportation bus and took a seat.
Guy: probably in his 60s or 70s. Imagine Edgar from Men in Black when in human form. Now imagine the thickest southern drawl accient imaginable.
Now I sit down, and he leans in about 2 inches from my face, and even though I back away, he just leans in further to maintain closeness. I am in this moment EXTREMELY uncomfortable as he says:
Keep in mind, I'm a guy. It's the 90s. Guys didn't use creams or moisturizer back then. I personally still don't. Now, granted, my skin is still naturally soft, even as I'm 41, and if I dye my hair and shave, I still look 20. So....I'm not saying he was wrong. But that "compliment" remains one of the weirdest things someone has ever said to me.
ExtraMedicated@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 1y
Me in 4th grade to girl: "You have nice hair."
Girl: "Shut up"
Me: "Welp, I'm never trying that again."
Ouchie1@lemmy.world · 22 pts · 1y
I got complemented a month ago and I'm still recovering.
Sc00ter@lemm.ee · 9 pts · 1y
A girl complimented my fingernails 14 years ago and i still think about that day
ceenote@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 1y
Didn't realize it was depressing comic week.