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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Appropriate Comment? Or Back-Handed Compliment?

So a few months ago a friend and I were talking about some of our high school classmates.  One of these classmates is getting married soon and we started discussing her fiance.  My friend asked me what I thought of this lady's fiance and I said, "Well, he's not ugly."  Now, this statement startled my friend and she nearly fell out of her chair laughing.  Which was unintentional on my part.  It was a very honest comment and I actually meant it as a good thing.  He is not ugly.  My friend thought it was actually an insult and just a way to mask saying, "he aint cute."  I did not mean it that way but it does sound funny...

Anyway-at work today my wonderful co-worker (check her out) and I thought up other scenarios where the statement, "Well, (it/he/she/they) are/is not ugly," would fit in nicely.  Here is what we came up with:

  • Do you like my (sweater/shirt/shoes/dress/etc.)?
  • Look at my baby!
  • This is my husband/wife.
  • I got engaged!  Here is the ring.
  • I got a new haircut.
Can you think of any other scenarios?

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