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 ...

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.

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 ...

This backhanded compliment suggests you're entertaining precisely because you don't realize how inappropriate you sometimes are. 3. "You're Pretty Impressive For Someone Your Age." ...

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 ...

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, ...

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.