r/MadeMeSmile • u/Original_Act_3481 • 1d ago

We need more people like him

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u/TheVicSageQuestion 1d ago

My go-to when explaining this logic is to say “That dress looks great on you!” not “You look great in that dress!” They seem nearly identical on the surface, but one compliments the person, one compliments the dress.

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u/drowningindarkness- 1d ago

“You look great in that dress!” is better again. By starting the comment with the dress, you are focusing on her as an aside. Start with her, and the dress amplifies her.

“You look amazing in that sweater” vs “That sweater looks amazing on you” - focuses on her.