Is there a thin line between complimenting and flirting?

[valet]

This is something I never had an issue but I know men who do. Just today one of the girls at my school switched up her hairstyle and dyed her hair. I complimented her and said "Nice hairstyle". I do the same thing if I see co-worker switch their hairstyle. Or have on a nice outfit, shoes.

Now I know men who would never do this. Don't wanna get accused of sexual harrassment or flirting. And I totally get it. Your job, livelihood is important. What's your stance on this. And women please chime in as well.

 

[Matt504]

Yes, there's a thin line, it's largely up to the person on the receiving in how they'll interpret what's being said.

 

[O.J. Simpson]

I think it’s all how you look, how well you know the person, and how often you do it.

 

[Neuromancer]

I've given compliments to women I don't know but I feel like nowadays it's better not to do it. People see and hear through their own lenses. You don't know what those lenses are so it's best not to get caught in them.

 

[StackorStarve]

Depends on whether they like you or not.

 

[SupaHotIce]

There isn't, but we always borderline flirt to test the waters. Saying "Nice hairstyle" without any fruit in your tone would never be seen as flirting

 

[MicIsGod]

Cue the meme of the ugly dude and the model saying the same thing and one being called a sexual deviant lol totally depends on situation.

 

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[Da_Eggman]

 

[Heafcliffe]

Situational awareness is key, b.

 

[valet]

That's Tom Brady!? That's hillarious

 

[Thatrogueassdiaz]

Yeah you have to be extremely careful at work when it comes to giving the other gender a compliment on their appearance. You can say something like that's a nice color or that's a cool pattern. But be very wary of saying, that looks good on you or your hair looks great. Trust me, ive done that for years and never got in trouble BUT I have heard of people being reported to HR for saying that and less. I stopped giving those type of compliments when I entered management. It's not worth the HR headache.

 

[Shadow King]

Hair shouldn't be that big of a deal. Clothing is due to the insinuation that you were paying more attention to what's in the clothes.

 

[valet]

Hair shouldn't be that big of a deal. Clothing is due to the insinuation that you were paying more attention to what's in the clothes.

Clothing is def more risky but it can be done. Especially if they spent some money like a name brand (i.e. LV). I wouldn't compliment a woman has her breast showing, or tight pants. I would really have to question my motives in that. That could be more your attraction then a actual compliment.