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[quote=Anonymous] This attitude is uniquely American and rather depressing. I'm French and have lived in various European countries and also in an eastern Asian country. In all these countries, people pay you compliments on your appearance. In France, Spain, Italy, it's "You look beautiful!" or "What a lovely dress!". In Asia, it's "You're so pretty!" or "You look so young!". Americans might decry those as internalized misogyny among women and a reflection of the patriarchy. But I think all humans are naturally visual - it's our strongest sense - and sincere appreciation of someone else's beauty is a healthy practice. I don't often dare to compliment someone in the US, because people can be so confused about the intent and implications of such comments. But the rare times I have given or received compliments, I have felt that they brightened both our outlooks for the day. It's a positive exchange of what should be happy emotions.[/quote]
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