The stereotype that only women like to hear compliments is still alive and well today. Research shows that women receive more compliments than men in general. When people compliment women, it's most often about their looks and appearance. Men, in turn, receive compliments about their skills, competence, and abilities.
While compliments might make some people cringe (especially when they're not appropriate), they generally make us feel good. Apparently, receiving a compliment lights up the same part of our brain as when we get a monetary reward.
Naturally, guys would like to get that feeling too, right? To show that they like receiving compliments just as much as women, one netizen asked guys online: "Men of Reddit, what was the last compliment you got? When was it?" This gave lots of guys the opportunity to boast about the times they were flattered and maybe even blushed a little when receiving a particularly nice compliment.
#21
I got complimented on my painted nails yesterday. Made my day because it's obviously not a common stylistic choice for men.
54points
#22
Had a 5th grader tell me yesterday that I was her favorite substitute teacher.
53points
#23
In the parking lot of Walmart, an older lady said that I have beautiful eyes. 😍
I had given her my cart after loading my stuff into the car.
I had given her my cart after loading my stuff into the car.
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50points
#24
I’m a really lucky man. My wife tells me I look handsome or sexy at least once a week.
50points
#25
My 4 year old daughter hugged me after just getting a haircut, she said “you smell good.” I guess the hair product worked. It was a 180 degree departure from what she normally says about my smells.
49points
#26
An old drunk lady called me cute at the bar, made my whole week.
49points
#27
A gym bro complemented my gains yesterday morning.
That bro will get a fist bump whenever I see him now.
That bro will get a fist bump whenever I see him now.
46points
#28
29th of December 2004, it was my 7th birthday, eating out with family and the lady server said “who’s the birthday boy”, I said: me. She responded enthusiastically, “aw, happy birthday cutie!” - lest I forget.
44points
#29
Completely changed my haircut a few days ago and felt handsome like never before. Noticed people being a tad nicer to me. Yesterday a female aquientance of mine said I look great.
A good haircut can change people's outlook on you completely, I'll tell you that.
A good haircut can change people's outlook on you completely, I'll tell you that.
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42points
#30
I took it as a compliment but last year in my 3rd year of highschool in the final month i got angry about something bc i was being taken advantage of and this girl and a friend of mine said "dumba*s its because you're nice".
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40points
#31
I'm one of the lucky few. Both my friends and my gf compliment me all the time.
Not that I'm super hot or anything.
Just have really loving supportive people in my life.
Not that I'm super hot or anything.
Just have really loving supportive people in my life.
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40points
#32
Today, wife said I am "2nd best cook in the world"(1st will always be her mom).
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39points
#33
Not the last one but one that keeps me up at night.
I was new in the city, walking down the street, minding my own business.
I stop at the crosswalk. The green light turns on, everyone gets moving. Suddenly mid-crossing the street, this gorgeous young lady gently grabs my arm, looks at me, smiles and drops the bomb 'I love your smell".
I froze right there, blushing, stuttering "uh...uh...th..thank you". Passes a second, she waves and leaves.
Maybe I should have said something more? Maybe compliment her back? I cringe, for I will never know.
I was new in the city, walking down the street, minding my own business.
I stop at the crosswalk. The green light turns on, everyone gets moving. Suddenly mid-crossing the street, this gorgeous young lady gently grabs my arm, looks at me, smiles and drops the bomb 'I love your smell".
I froze right there, blushing, stuttering "uh...uh...th..thank you". Passes a second, she waves and leaves.
Maybe I should have said something more? Maybe compliment her back? I cringe, for I will never know.
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36points
#34
TSA agent told me my fade was *perfect* . Had me giddy for the whole flight home.
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36points
#35
10 years ago my buddies sister met me for the first time. I had bigs arms then. Out of no where she grabbed my arm and squeezed it, giggling. All she said was wow. I think about that often.
34points
#36
At my age, being called a handsome old gent (I live in the south) is about as good as it gets.
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34points
#37
"Ha ha, that's so funny😆"
-from an attractive co-worker this morning
EDIT: This morning **AT WORK**, now I see what you people are on about. Sorry.
-from an attractive co-worker this morning
EDIT: This morning **AT WORK**, now I see what you people are on about. Sorry.
27points
#40
Teenager in the street said “You’re big aye can I see your biceps?” While I was walking through the city on a holiday a few days ago.
24points
