Why when you look really nice people won't compliment you they just look at you?

Question

Why when you look really nice people won't compliment you they just look at you?

Answer 1

Comments about a woman's looks can be interpreted as "hitting on" someone which, if not desired could go south in a hurry.

Answer 2

or if they know you, they might worry that you'll take it wrong to say "you look nice today". You might interpret it as "you look nice today - as opposed to the other days"...

Answer 3

Because they're eyeballin' you ... it means:

1. They want you

2. Jealous

3. They realize you look nicer than them and are like "oh sh*t"

Answer 4

I call it awestruck.

Sometimes the breath is just taken away and nothing is left to speak a compliment.

Answer 5

What really matters is that you feel good inside and have self confidence.. maybe smile at the people and they will smile back at you.. but that has nothing to do with the way you look it has to do with your attitude.. if you smile at others and are approachable.. and caring so will the majority of them... You don't want to be seen as a s*x object so that people just look at you and only because of what is on the outside.. you want them to appreciate you for the kind and nice person you are on the inside and the outside.. I don't need compliments if I believe I look good.. the biggest compliment if that happens to me if I look in the mirror and I feel happy.. and satisfied with my looks.. that gives me a boost. but I know that not just my looks matter that is just one part of a person and I would not expect compliments from others.. as long as I know I look fine.. and I feel fine ..that is all that matters and for the rest I rather be complimented on being a nice person.... I am sure some people noticed you and thought you look great but they don't say that.. and a lot of women prefer if a guy looks and doesn't say anything... because then you feel more like a s*x object if people just comment on what's on the outside.. if they look that's the same as a compliment.. but not so obvious.. To feel good about oneself is what is important...xx

Answer 6

If you normally dress like a bum and suddenly you dress up nice...they wonder what the h**l is up with you...or maybe its not as flattering as you might think...or they could be jealous ..because you really...look good today!!!

Answer 7

Might be taken  the wrong way, like sexual harassment.

Answer 8

I have no idea.  I always try to compliment people if they look good.  It's just something nice to do for another person.  And people who avoid complimenting others because they think the other person might get the wrong impression obviously have poor communication skills.  This is in person, of course ... compliments through the PC can be easily misconstrued.