I think people tend to gravitate to one of the two extremes
You have on the one hand some who throw around compliments so often, so frivolously that at the end of the day they become meaningless. And believeme a lot of the women have self esteem issues so many will not let you're words take root anyhow. And they can smell b.s
On the other hand you have those who think it a cardinal sin to compliment any woman

As if that's the worst thing you can be doing

It has to be relegated as collateral for sexual favors. If those aren't being reciprocated they don't say sh*t.
I try to maintain balance in all things
Don't haphazardly throw around compliments if I don't mean it or situation doesn't warrant it.
And I don't expect my d*ck sucked by every dime I see or pay a compliment to.
But some women naturally bring it out of you it's like dam
They inspire it. So I won't fight it.