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I was waiting for a phlebotomist to poke my arm for blood today, when out of the blue, she asked me, “Do you shave your legs?” I was a little taken by surprise by the question, but just said, “Yes.” I was in drab attire, but the way I was sitting, my shorts were probably six inches above the knee. Then she said, “This is kind of a strange compliment, but they look really good.”
That comment made me feel really good and put a smile on my face, which I needed after the past week. A few kind words are a powerful thing! Now I think I’ll go moisturize my legs. 🙂
Nancy
Nice! A girl can never get enough compliments and when they come unexpectedly its even better.
I would be tickled to have gotten that compliment. May even have been tempted to mention that shaved legs look much better when I’m wearing a dress.
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Nice compliment Nancy! It does feel good to get a compliment once in a while. I do get them on my nails all the time and occasionally about what I have on.
Something similar happened to me recently, and the compliment came from my Wife of all people! I was wearing my new cream yellow colored summer shoes, sneaker like, matching capris, and shirt. My wife saw me coming down the hallway and said “You look so summery and nice!”.
I was shocked but took it in stride!
Nancy, any compliment is such a boost to our egos. For me one I remember is from my class reunion outing on the last day I wore a new (for me) top and one of the ladies I was with said nice top, where did you get it. I told her it was from the local thrift store only a few blocks away. Made me smile the rest of the afternoon.
. CassieI’ve been growing my hair out and I now almost always wear lipstick, earrings and mascara.
I got a shampoo and blow dry last week.
I asked the stylist to take some photos.I really liked one and worked up the nerve to send it to my confidantes. All GG’s, close to 15. Only one had seen me in such timid femininity.
I was almost stunned at their replies.
Lots of congratulations for expressing myself and being me. “You look great, you look happy!” Two of them said you look more feminine than masculine.It’s been wonderful to have their acceptance and support, but this takes it up several more notches.
Thursday I have a mani-pedi, brow wax appointment. It’s a big salon..I’ve had 5 different nail ladies, and waiting room and check out staff know of course. As well as two additional stylists I knew before I opened up.
Compliments are like drugs. You never get enough and each time encourages another step into the open feminine.
My problem is i have a hard time trusting compliments. I think i usually look a bit silly, so i tend to feel that compliments are really just people trying to be nice and accepting. I mean, as an example, i never here the GG in my office compliment each other, but they often compliment me. I am sure it isnt because i look better than them, its because they are trying to be kind.
The first time I went out en femme for real (besides a walk from the hotel room to the car) was about two years ago after my first makeover. I went to a rite aid for supplies – it was later and not crowded at all. When I checked out, the cashier (early 20s GG) said “I noticed your hair when you walked in…i love the color”. Needless to say my knees buckled and I said in my best girl voice “that’s so sweet, thank you so much!”. Of course I overanalyzed the brief throwaway interaction “did she read me and was just trying to show support?” Or was I passing and she was giving an actual compliment? I realized it didn’t matter and just to appreciate the kind interaction. Either way, exactly what I needed for some support on my first trip out!!
Good for you, Nancy. Thank you for sharing.
I have received a few compliments recently. Today at Trader Joe’s the lady bagging my groceries was quite exuberant about my toe color. She said she loved the color and asked why I didn’t paint my fingers too. I’ve actually had two or three compliments on my current toe color.
A couple of weeks ago I was walking into Target and a woman rolled down her window as she drove by to tell me that she liked my hair.
Compliments are always great to get. We should all strive to give more compliments and brighten someone’s day
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