So I was wearing a tshirt today, it's a generic fruit of the loom gray tee that says what up dog, and has a picture of a hot dog. I got the shirt for free and was just wearing it around as a grungy shirt.

It's a little tight around my arms and chest, but of course not as revealing as a polo or tank top.

And I could not believe the number of girls today who had a huge smile on their face and said "i love you shirt"

3 of the girls where at the gym
2 at the grocery store
2 neighbors, 1 in her 50s

So I'm thinking how can I turn "i think it'd look better on you in the morning" into something classy and not so cheezy.

I just smiled and said thanks i actually got it for free at a surf competition i participated in.

Then of course "oh you surf, blah blah blah"

Where as I get a lot of compliments on my car, girls will say "omg your car is so cool"

I smile and say "you should see the backseat" Cocky funny

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I've gotten this before so I understand where you're coming from.

For me, the best replies have been comprised of a few things.

I try to put on a smile that says "I know you want me, and that's perfectly ok. I usually follow it with an SOI. I.E. If she comes up and says "Hey, I really like your belt!" I'll usually respond with something along the lines of. "Thank you. That's pretty sexy too" they say "What is?" and you branch off into a conversation about how usually girls don't have the security in themselves to walk up to a random guy and compliment him.

The key to this is a bit of cocky and being able to recognize the energy level she has during her approach. More energy = more enthusiastic response.

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How about: Thanks.

If it is said in an offhand manner and you do not react to what is said then it shows higher value.

I agree with Ezo on this one. You don't wanna act like a child receiving a lollypop. Just accept the compliment like it's a normal thing for you, which it should be.

In case your mind freezes up, a simple wink and a smile will do the trick!

Ezo,

If you respond with this i'm assuming that you'll follow up with talking to the girl and not just walking away, correct?

Why so many of you(guys) think that if a girl said something to you, you need to reply to it with super-ultra-shocking-cockyfunny-answer?

Being able to give a compliment can often put you in a position of power as it demonstrates confidence. Its the same for women, Azo is definitely right in regards to how to take the compliment, but how to follow it up?

Personally i dont have the cojones to use a line like " yeah it looks good, but I believe its whats on the inside that counts"

any ideas for a subtler come on?

Ezo, you may end up breaking rapport and coming of as an ass, when she makes an honest and VERY brave attempt (taking into account that she is female) just brushing her off with "thanks" and no emotional reaction, could really discourage her.

"Oh he fails to recognise my attempts to win him over, he's getting me all hot and bothered"

Really?

Girl: i like your shirt
Mystery: no you don't your attracted to me

Girl: i like your eyes
Mystery: no you don't your attracted to me

Girl: i like your ring
Mystery: no you don't your attracted to me

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if ur jacked, or even if u just have a decent build id say somethin lke "yea i look even better when im not wearing it" or soemthing lke that

but other than that, i think them complimenting you is something you just use as a reason to talk to them. so instead of coming back with a witty line, be like, "yea you should go to dinner with me" something random that doenst even correlate to the shirt

Yes, completely correct.

Fin, it depends where you are in the structure, if you are in comfort then yes, sure, you can just take the compliment and show appreciation, that is the right thing to do. If you are not yet in comfort, like she comes up to you and gives you a compliment or if you get it in A1-A2... Then you might consider it a shit test. Jump at the chance too soon and you are needy.

How to follow up on a compliment...
"Nice jacket/hat/ring/scrotum/whatever"
"Thanks"
"You look like a girl who actually knows about these things, you must be... no dont tell me, a fashion designer"

Fluff talk!

Ezo

haha ive seen this turn sour before...once this chick commented on how my friend smelt nice, he must of been wearing his dads aftershave or something...but anyway - all thoughout the day he was asking her what she liked about it, should he put more on, what does she think of other smells etc. It turned sour for him as she was getting pissed off about talking about it, it was alittle off-colar compliment.

I just smiled and said thanks i actually got it for free at a surf competition i participated in.

Then of course "oh you surf, blah blah blah"


This seems like the best response so i dont know what your problem is. It's better then saying thanks and it gets the conversation flowing by saying where you got it.

this is the most solid strategy. you're reaction to her liking you, or hating you should be almost the same.