Have you ever given or gotten a compliment that is actually an insult?
In my family we call them Frenchliments, due to a dear yet caustic French friend who can turn any compliment into a sly jab. (I love what you're trying to do with your hair)
When I was little I couldn't sing very well (and still can't). My grandmother commented one day 'As a singer, you are better still." I was an adult before I realized what it meant.
Years ago when I was a student nurse, a patient told me I was very beautiful, then she qualified it by adding for a black woman. I'm sure she thought that was a compliment.
Oh yes - Years ago I can still see the look on my mother-in-laws face when she said to me, "You look so pretty (pause) when you wear make-up."
And of course the wonderful times in high school when told, "Oh your face is clearing up."
Of course! When I was little, I would tell my mom, "Your hair looks unusually nice today, Mommy". Little did I know, I was insulting her!
by kirstenblog 6 years ago
The weirdest insult I can remember getting was in a Denny's cafe. My friends and I were hanging out drinking coffee and putting off going home as late as we could. We had one of those big booths that sit a good sized group. We were minding our own business sharing a piece of sinful chocolate cake...
by Rosemary Amrhein 9 years ago
Have you ever noticed that the nasty, unnecessary, mean things some people say about others--- is actually true about themselves?For example:What good is it to say to someone (you think they'll never be a good wife or husband?)It may not happen with you----that doesn't mean they won't find someone...
by dashingscorpio 8 years ago
Have you ever given a homeless person on the street any money?If the answer is yes: Is it something you frequently do or rarely ever do? If it's rarely can you remember what the circumstances were that caused you to make an "exception". If you have never given a homeless person a single...
by Sauvignon 14 years ago
When I was fourteen my grandma gave me this broach/pin that was the size of my fist of a light up reindeer. I was obligated to wear that dreadful thing every holiday for six years!
by wonderingwoolley 12 years ago
What is the best piece of wisdom someone has ever given you?
by Ruchira 12 years ago
Ever wonder what and how will you be IF given only 3 weeks to live?My friend's brother has been diagnosed with a malicious disease and is given only 3 weeks to live. Although, he is taking it very bravely, but it's difficult to see one's end.How would each individual react on the above?
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