A compliment is essentially a show of respect.

Aug 21, 2020·1 min read

A compliment is essentially a show of respect. If your so called compliment isn't demonstrating that, it's not an actual compliment.

Elle Beau ❇︎

Dispelling cultural myths with research-driven stories. My favorite word is “specious.” Not fragile like a flower; fragile like a bomb! Twitter @ElleBeau

And before you complain about enjoying “complimenting” women — let me point out that these are all very different than compliments.

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