Like many other men, Ravi has a peculiar problem. He finds it really difficult to talk to girls. So Aastha, one of his cousins told him that he should begin any “friendly” conversation with a complement. “Fair enough”, thought Ravi and started his complementing debacles. “Wow, What a figure!” “Nice Legs!” “You smell so sexy!”

Yes, Ravi got slapped many a times because of his complements and he wants to know what he is doing wrong. This is for Ravi and other men like him, who need to learn the art of complementing.

When You Barely Know Her

If the whole of your interaction with the girl comprises of a few looks and a smile, you’ve got to be really careful about what you say. You simply cannot start your conversation with “body/figure” related complements. Such personal complements are only for the intimate friends/girlfriends etc. For starters, you could say…

“What a pretty dress!”
“That’s a very classy bag, Madam!”
“This color really suits you!”

The key is to just make a good impression without appearing to flirt. You can do all the flirting in the next stage, though!

When You Are Friends

So you’ve known her for a while now and are trying to take the friendship to the next level. A few complements given at strategic moments can work wonders for you, pal. Here’s the way to go…

“Your voice sounds so lovely. I could listen to you all day!”
“You have such lovely expressive eyes!”
“You are the most stylish woman I have ever met!”
“Your hair looks so soft. Can I touch it?”

Now you are flirting blatantly, you see! The idea here is to tell her indirectly that you are interested in her beyond friendship. The ball is now in her court. Let her respond before you go any further. If she flirts with you as well, you’ve got the green signal, but if she just clams up, you should probably back off.

When You Are Intimate

This one is for the husbands, boyfriends and lovers. If you’ve got a girl, does it mean that you stop complementing? Naah! Women love complements and they should not be denied just coz they have chosen to be with you! If you have forgotten how to complement her, here’s the list…

“Have you lost weight? You look amazing!”
“You smell great honey!”
“You seem to grow lovelier every day”
“Great legs!”
“You’ve got such a knockout bod!”
“I am so lucky to have you, my princess!”
“I am so blessed to have you in my life forever!”
“I want to spend the whole life with you”
Blah Blah Blah!!!

Make Them Believable

Paying her a complement does not mean that you have to lie. For instance if she’s out of shape, please don’t tell her that she’s looking hot. Similarly, if she’s having a bad hair day, don’t tell her that her hair looks great. Pay complements that she can believe without a shadow of doubt. That will show her your sincerity and love. And believe me, every woman wants a sincere guy.