Why it’s backhanded: Your friend may profess to love your devil-may-care attitude, but what they're really saying is that they think you’re too “out there.”Either that, or they’re making ...

Thank you for your wisdom!" Meanwhile, a third person added: "I can't stand it. Thanks for the tip." It can be hard to know how to respond when someone gives you a backhanded compliment (stock ...

Backhanded compliments are like emotional Trojan horses—on the surface, they sound nice. ... And somehow, you’re left wondering if you should say “thank you” or just leave the room.

The backhanded nature comes from implying that most people with your lack of qualifications would have the good sense to be hesitant or deferential, but you've boldly charged ahead anyway.

Lifestyle; Relationships 'I'm etiquette expert – use this response if someone gives you backhanded compliment' An etiquette expert has explained how you can respond to some who tries to ...

Well, pretty darn great, thank you. And the 54-year-old doesn't need you to reinforce that. While discussing the backhanded compliment "you look great for your age" with British Vogue , the ...

GENTLE READER: “Thank you.” This is regardless of whether or not the comments are complimentary. For the ones that are not, Miss Manners recommends you just stand there in your cute matching outfit, ...

Well, pretty darn great, thank you. And the 54-year-old doesn't need you to reinforce that. While discussing the backhanded compliment "you look great for your age" with British Vogue , the ...

Have you ever heard the phrase “backhanded compliments”? This week’s “U mad, bro?” hits me with a couple of those backhands right across the face. Mark Madden gets one too.