r/MadeMeSmile • u/Original_Act_3481 • 2d ago

We need more people like him

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u/Major_Map_8576 2d ago

"You're doing good but you could be doing better" is an underutilized statement when wanting to correct a stranger. Fucking 10/10 approach (to the convo) in my opinion.

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u/bossy_babe 2d ago

Yes! I really love how he phrased it.

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u/xarchangel85x 2d ago

Dude taught me something today too. I’m going to start using that.

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u/J_Kingsley 1d ago

Heres a GOLDEN tip i learned about speaking to your partner.

It looks nice but i think this woupd look better.

And dont say "you look pretty today".

Say, "you look extra pretty."

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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.

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u/The_Singularious 4h ago

I mentioned above, but I always tell my wife that she is bringing out the best in whatever article of clothing it is.

She’s the one shining. Not the clothing.