Teens telling other teens who are strangers tha they are pretty?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've been trying to verbalize my complimentary thoughts more often. It's the good version of "see something, say something". If you think someones dress is cute, tell her.

I should try to do this once a day for 2026.

It might be viewed as sexual harassment

Saying "your hair looks really pretty today" is not going to be viewed as sexual harassment. You sound like a man who lacks boundaries and refuses to compliment anyone lest you get "falsely accused". Go away.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've been trying to verbalize my complimentary thoughts more often. It's the good version of "see something, say something". If you think someones dress is cute, tell her.

I should try to do this once a day for 2026.

It might be viewed as sexual harassment

Agree. Imagine if a man does this

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've been trying to verbalize my complimentary thoughts more often. It's the good version of "see something, say something". If you think someones dress is cute, tell her.

I should try to do this once a day for 2026.

It might be viewed as sexual harassment

Agree. Imagine if a man does this

Another man that lacks tact and intelligence. Please don't interact with any women, ever. For their own safety.

[Anonymous]

My teens will compliment outfits or style or something specific like eye makeup or hair color (generally if it's dyed a bright fair color). I think that's okay but telling someone they're pretty feels weird to me. Maybe because an outfit is a deliberate choice but pretty may or may not be.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've been trying to verbalize my complimentary thoughts more often. It's the good version of "see something, say something". If you think someones dress is cute, tell her.

I should try to do this once a day for 2026.

It might be viewed as sexual harassment

Agree. Imagine if a man does this

Another man that lacks tact and intelligence. Please don't interact with any women, ever. For their own safety.

Don’t worry nobody’s complimenting you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We’re at the airport (not in DMV area). DD just told me that while we’ve been here, four different kids told her she is pretty. She did not know any of them. I expressed great surprise and she matter-of-factly said this is a common thing that teens tell each other, even strangers. Is this a thing? If so, it’s nice that strangers try to make that tiny positive connection with each other in passing. But I am still surprised and, I guess, out of touch!

I wish this was a thing when I was a teenager!

Sure.

[Anonymous]

It’s a nah for me.

Compliment things people do or choose, maybe — at least then you’re noticing something that’s specific to who they are as a person. “Pretty” is so empty, though.

[Anonymous]

I’m 48 and was randomly told I was beautiful by an elderly neighbor while going for a walk. I haven’t heard that in years, it felt great! I didn’t know it was a thing for teenagers but I hope it continues!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That's so nice! I'm that person who compliments strangers. Today I told a woman in the gym locker room that her dress was awesome. Because it was. Sometimes a sincere compliment can be that little thing that tips someone's day from "meh" to good.

I’m that person too! It lights folks up!

I tell someone when their bangs look great or they look pretty or wow that color is amazing; any of it it’s so great and always sincere

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That's so nice! I'm that person who compliments strangers. Today I told a woman in the gym locker room that her dress was awesome. Because it was. Sometimes a sincere compliment can be that little thing that tips someone's day from "meh" to good.

I’m that person too! It lights folks up!

I tell someone when their bangs look great or they look pretty or wow that color is amazing; any of it it’s so great and always sincere

And it’s not always physical it’s also. “Your laugh makes me smile. It’s so great.”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is a thing. I’ve taught my teen daughter that it’s easy to find something to compliment on everyone . She doesn’t just compliment her age group. If a 70 year old has on shoes she really likes, the woman is going to know about it.

I love this so much

[Anonymous]

I was surprised to hear my teen tell a stranger teen that she thought she was pretty, and then that kid complimented her back. Maybe it's just a way to fish for compliments?

[Anonymous]

Yes! This is a thing! My very introverted daughter can't go out in public without other teens talking to her about her outfit, hair etc. It was super awkward for her at first, but it has been awesome to see her accept and deal out the compliments!

[Anonymous]

I guess social media gives everybody the imagined license to comment on everything they see.

[Anonymous]

A few years ago, when my daughter was still 10 a group of teenage girls stopped her to tell her she was so pretty. It was so random yet so kind and sweet of them. They were genuine about it too.