I want to work on complimenting other men more! Specifically my goal is to compliment people on things they clearly worked hard on or put in effort, cause it sucks if you work super hard or care about something and then don’t feel like anyone notices.

So I’m going to try and compliment people who:

Have really well done and unique tattoos

Are older but super athletic (It’s harder and more thankless, since when you’re young and athletic you’re usually in sports and get lots of praise. At least that was my experience)

Have super sharp outfits

Have really nice shoes (nice shoes are expensive and keeping them clean is legit hard)

what are other good compliments we should give each other?

EDIT: Oh and I still remember when I got a compliment on what I was getting while grocery shopping. So if I see like real good food in there I’ll try to throw out a “looks like you’re cooking up some good stuff”

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Anything. Literally anything. The only time I get noticed is when someone needs something from me. I define my existence by how useful I am to others because that’s the only time I’ve ever felt wanted. I hate it, but it’s better than being completely ignored (which has happened many times in my life).

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May I compliment you on your grammar and punctuation?

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You can compliment anything you like. It’s all appreciated! :)

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I see the word commission in a lot of your art posts. Do you draw? It’s good stuff.

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No, see the text of the post. I’m linking to other people’s stuff.

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I’m in this comment and I don’t like it.

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Same. I might as well be invisible until someone needs help with something. I get compliments at work sometimes but it’s all related to my being competent enough to do something they need.

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Bro. Same.

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This is the best response. So apropos to too many of us!

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I got a couple escorts who would like to talk to you

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Too broke for that, sorry.

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Is…is this like an insult?

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No…unless you think it’s shameful to use their services…

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There’s a story that pops up time and again on forums about men buying time with escorts but not having sex with them. They have dinner or something, then she just listens to him. Idk if it’s true or not, I’ve never heard of it irl. It’s like therapy with a hot woman.

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I like when other men compliment my penis.

Just a causal ’Nice dick bro’ when I’m wearing my nice gray sweats.

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I thought you blocked me!

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I try do that at the urinals. Followed by offering a helping hand for the final shake

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You’re a true gentleman.

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I used to be a dude years ago, so I hope you’ll still accept a “nice dick, bro!”

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I used to be a dude too.

Stil am, but I used to be as well.

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Mitch is violently turning in his grave right now and I want to scream.

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Dude, the grey sweatpants drive me crazy. Can’t keep my eyes off you when you wear those.

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To answer honestly, probably that someone enjoys having me around

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That would do wonders for my repressed lack of self esteem, and certainty that everyone hates me

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I don’t hate you

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Genuine compliments on personality are always cool. Like, “you’re good at making people feel comfortable around you” or whatever. People often wonder what role they play in social situations, being told they’re doing good is nice. At least I appreciate it whenever it happens.

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I put a bunch of effort into making my moustache curly, a bit like Dali. And recently I received a compliment from a dude for that. I really liked that.

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Nice, getting compliment from women isn’t easy. But getting them from guys is even harder. You must have a great moustache.

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I mean, it still doesn’t stay curly as much as I’d like it to (even with wax or pomade) but its definitely pretty nice when its the way i want it to be, I think!

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Nice cock, bro. 🤝

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That is actually very impressive. I toyed with the idea of doing this for fun one year, but I gave up when I realised how properly hard it was going to be to achieve. Nice one.

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i like it, kinda accentuates your smile

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That dude is also full chill. Taking the time and breaking whatever possible comfort zones for the both of you to commend you on your moustache. That’s a nice fella. Somebody husband that bastard real quick.

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Yeah, for real. He seemed like a cool dude.

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