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[–] 38 points 3 months ago* (3 children)

You've already got it. The key is to compliment something that they did or chose, not something that they are.

"I love your outfit!" - Good
"You've got great legs!" - Bad "Do you rock climb? Your calves are fire." - Probably don't unless you're already friends

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  • [–] 20 points 3 months ago (2 children)

    To add to this, complementing the object, rather the person puts some distance.

    “That color looks great on you!” vs “You look great in that color!”

    “I love your outfit!” vs “That outfit really shows off your _____!”

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