Backhanded compliment

Have you ever been feeling incredible and then someone says something that throws you off? Like, someone technically complimented you but it feels weird like they actually insulted you? They had such a chipper demeanor and even seemed genuine, but something feels sour about it. That’s exactly what a backhanded compliment does to you. And sadly, most of the time, people don’t know they are giving a backhanded compliment.

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In our society, insults are a way to reduce the value of one person while elevating the value of another. They are based in anger that someone has about their social status and their effort to unleash that on others. However, just because they’re angry doesn’t mean that you have to show rage toward them as well. However, you don’t have to stay silent either, as they will feed off of it and continue with their insults.

You are really pretty in the face. You are the smartest Spanish chick I ever met. I’d think you were sexy when you lost LBs. These, sadly, are things people have said to me in my past. Th…

Here are the ten most backhanded compliments ever, according to MSN Glo

A little praise is always nice—except when it is a tad too honest. The post 23 of the Best Backhanded Compliments We’ve Ever Heard appeared first on Reader's Digest.

Passive aggressiveness is like a snake that hides in plain sight. It’s never direct, but it’s always lurking, waiting for the right moment to strike. The sarcasm, the backhanded compliments, the subtle digs are all ways to dodge real conflict while trying to get under your skin. It’s a weak man’s attempt at confrontation, lacking the courage to face you head-on. A strong man confronts issues directly. He’s not afraid to be blunt, clear, and assertive. Cut that energy off before it pois...