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When it comes to paying someone a compliment some people get it right, while others get it so, so, so very wrong.
We asked our readers to tell us about the worst insults-disguised-as-flattery they’ve ever received.
Here are some of the cringe-worthy responses.
Rosemary: My mother-in-law said the following to me: “You had your hair cut! Oh, now you almost look pretty!”
Lesley-Anne: “Congratulations! When are you due?” I've not weighed over 60kg since then.
Prolation: "l thought you were this pretty girl, sorry."
Janine: "The extra weight suits you."
Palesa: “You're the kind of woman who can make a married man divorce his wife!”
Moleboheng: "You look like someone who has a kid" by my boyfriend
Joy: “You’re fat and dress so well for a fat girl"
Juliette: “Oh I bought the exact same blouse. I threw mine away.”
Maphumy: "Varsity must be treating you well, you're fat now!"
Aumer: “You’re too cute for a person of your colour” and, “you look better with a weave.”
Read more of our reader responses on our Facebook thread and share your own.
What’s the worst backhanded compliment you’ve ever received? Share in the comments below.
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We asked our readers to tell us about the worst insults-disguised-as-flattery they’ve ever received.
Here are some of the cringe-worthy responses.
Rosemary: My mother-in-law said the following to me: “You had your hair cut! Oh, now you almost look pretty!”
Lesley-Anne: “Congratulations! When are you due?” I've not weighed over 60kg since then.
Prolation: "l thought you were this pretty girl, sorry."
Janine: "The extra weight suits you."
Palesa: “You're the kind of woman who can make a married man divorce his wife!”
Moleboheng: "You look like someone who has a kid" by my boyfriend
Joy: “You’re fat and dress so well for a fat girl"
Juliette: “Oh I bought the exact same blouse. I threw mine away.”
Maphumy: "Varsity must be treating you well, you're fat now!"
Aumer: “You’re too cute for a person of your colour” and, “you look better with a weave.”
Read more of our reader responses on our Facebook thread and share your own.
What’s the worst backhanded compliment you’ve ever received? Share in the comments below.
Follow Women24 on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
