Do you compliment someone when they are wearing a nice piece of jewelry? (color, haircut)

[blue777]

Just the other day I saw someone wearing a very nice ring. Even though I didn't know the person, I just had to compliment on it.

[Hemlock140]

No, because if stolen soon after, I would be the prime suspect.

[shallots]

Originally Posted by blue777

Just the other day I saw someone wearing a very nice ring. Even though I didn't know the person, I just had to compliment on it.

I do! I figure if people spend effort to look nice or wear something eye-catching or have a beautiful haircut or color - why not compliment them?

[dizzybint]

Its nice to give compliments. not false ones but if I like something belonging to someone I always pass a remark about how pretty. and it makes the person feel good too... I never give false compliments though.

[kj1065]

Not typically. I was raised not to draw attention to someone's resources or lack thereof.

[Parnassia]

Sure. Its nice to be nice. I don't comment on the value, mostly because jewelry's monetary value doesn't matter to me. My compliment is about how it looks on the wearer. A cheap home made craft piece can look great on the right person. An expensive ostentatious piece can look terrible on the wrong one.

[kj1065]

Originally Posted by Parnassia

Sure. Its nice to be nice. I don't comment on the value, mostly because jewelry's monetary value doesn't matter to me. My compliment is about how it looks on the wearer. A cheap home made craft piece can look great on the right person. An expensive ostentatious piece can look terrible on the wrong one.

"You are looking well," is complimentary without being specific.

[Lillie767]

Originally Posted by shallots

I do! I figure if people spend effort to look nice or wear something eye-catching or have a beautiful haircut or color - why not compliment them?

I agree in principle, but in practice is dicey. I suggest that men and women be very careful about compliments, especially in professional settings.

You don't want to be "me too'd".

[rfomd129]

Originally Posted by Lillie767

I agree in principle, but in practice is dicey. I suggest that men and women be very careful about compliments, especially in professional settings.

You don't want to be "me too'd".

The workplace is a minefield now. You are so right - the days of a casual compliment are over.

I'm retired and I still enjoy putting effort into my appearance. I get compliments from strangers and I feel comfortable giving them too. Usually the compliments are about clothing or hairstyle but there have been occasions when a ring or necklace is so pretty I've complimented the owner on it.

[orbiter]

Originally Posted by Hemlock140

No, because if stolen soon after, I would be the prime suspect.

Thanks for the advice.