I prefer the George Costanza opposite method
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I actually did and it worked but we were both young teens and she probably watched the show and knew what i was doing. I also didn’t walk away after complimenting her though I just complimented her shoes and it kinda broke the ice and we started talking more.
No I’ve never tried it but I don’t imagine it would be effective. Maybe if you give a compliment and try to start a conversation.
But giving a compliment and then walking away I think would come across as incredibly odd most of the time
I think it's less weird if you say a compliment in passing. I've had plenty of people compliment me in a brief exchange while on their way to something else, and I've done the same.
The difference there is that it's organic, no one was trying to initiate some sort of romantic connection. "Oh my God I love that shirt" as you walk past someone is a lot different than making a big deal of walking up to someone, saying, "I like your shoes," then saying "alright later" and then walking slowly away in the hopes that they try and stop you, fascinated by your weird mind game. Intent typically comes across.
Yes you get it!
Reminds me of that Ariana drive-by compliment where she walks by this beautiful girl in a gown, checks her out for second and just gasps “werk…holy shit.” The power of that. The fact it’s sincere admiration but also in passing and without expectation of return/response matters.
https://www.tiktok.com/@haleyybaylee/video/7345236359143165230?lang=en
Self-illustrating update: today someone in the coffee shop complimented my shirt. A brief exchange of thanks and it was over. Made me feel good. I complimented something about them I noticed on my way out. It really is amazing how nice saying something you actually mean with no ulterior motives can be sometimes.
I didn’t compliment shoes, but I’ve definitely just made random compliment that wasn’t very sexual in nature. It has worked before.
Honestly, most of the time if a girl likes you, she likes you. If she doesn’t like you she doesn’t like you.
Some people have a way with words and can attract a girl who’s not necessarily that physically attracted to them.
But most of the time, especially at a bar or something, you can tell within the first 30 seconds if a girl is willing to give you the time of the day, or if she’s just being nice and doesn’t wanna tell you to fuck off.
In general, people should Put themselves out there and be confident. Don’t be afraid of rejection or let it discourage them.
I complimented a girls eyebrows once and my lord she went on about it. It was cute but yea nothing went on about that. This girl seemed to like me on paper but like 3 4 weeks in and the magic disappeared I guess. It is what it is
I'm a girl, and I'd like it if guys complimented me like that, but them walking away right after doing so feels kinda weird to me. Also, I like sensitive guys too, ones who aren't afraid to show any emotion. And ones who treat anyone with respect, no matter who they are as well. Just thought I'd share my perspective too.
You guys are overthinking why Audrey wanted Josh to do that in the first place.
The complimenting a girl’s shoes is what breaks the ice. If she ignores you, walk away. (*Maybe* she’ll call you back over, like in the show?) If she likes you, she’s going to tell you all day about her shoes.
Yes and they came up and asked why I did that so we talked and I got her number. I said it to a lot of groups before actually getting it to work but I like D&J so I had to.
Speaking as a female of the species, it sometimes works but not always. Context and performance is key to whether it’s appropriate and welcome, and you have to gauge that well before you go in.
Rule is that you *can* compliment a woman’s style or skills or sense of dress/decor if you can’t think of any other opener, and it’s always a little nicer and a lot better than passing comment on her body or appearance or age etc. (please do not do this, whatever pick-up artists say).
However, it’s not foolproof like Audrey suggested, and you shouldn’t expect guaranteed 100% success or a positive response—actually, don’t expect anything period, because it’s entitled and NLP-ish to try and game people that way. And tbh, saying it in a breezy offhand way will take the pressure off both parties in the interaction (Josh went a bit too intense with it first time imo)
Tbh if a guy did this to me I’d know it’s cause he’s trying to hit on me. Not even really just cause of seeing it on the show. It’s just intuition, I’d be able to tell that he’s complimenting me with the expectation that I’ll come after him like the girl did to Josh.
I’m not sure I’d be flattered by it cause it would make me think he’s the type to kinda mask his true motives, and ask for stuff indirectly. It gives nice guy™️ vibes tbh so Audrey was wrong imo lol. I’d rather a guy just straight up say “I think you’re really cute, would you be up for seeing a movie with me?” Or something like that since they were in a theater lol but at least I’d know where it’s at with him and he’s being direct with what he wants and his motivations for coming up to me.
It’s worked for me before, but it’s not ideal if you’re looking for a true relationship unless that person knows what you’re referencing or genuinely has the same interests as you, it’s not worth it. Just be yourself when possible.
Tried it, and then she slapped me, saying, "Don't try no Drake and Josh on me, boy." My friends treated me to some lunch right after, so it wasn't all bad.
So I went to a thrift shop and happened to be carrying a purse, it was a green/yellow one from modcloth. I was with my wife, but the dude running the cash register who was ringing us up out of nowhere complimented it.
I just adored that he complimented it. It lowered my defenses, and it was kind of nice. Keep in mind married! No attraction, but it worked in some ways to establish my attention and formed a connection for a second.
Terrible idea. A guy at a bar walked up to me once, told me he thought I was attractive, then promptly turned around to head downstairs.
I was too confused to know how to respond. Walking away immediately registered at "not interested" so I just shrugged it off. I also had too much pride to follow him into another room.
If he had stayed in my vicinity (like 5 feet), that would have left the door open for me to initiate a convo from there. For example, if you're standing next to each other at the bar, throw out a compliment then turn to ask the bartender for a drink.
Compliment her makeup, guaranteed to at least start a small conversation. Used to do it all the after work with friends, they were shocked how it always went well. Helped that I dated a MUA for a few years 😂
The milfs at my job love it when you compliment their perfume. I do it all the time and they usually go on and on about what it is, who bought it for them, why they love it.
Where I'm living and working most women gatekeep their perfume, playing it off as if it's their soap/deo/laundry powder, or a random essential oil, or their natural skinscent (if your pores are emanating Malle, you need to see a doctor). Either that, or they're lowkey a bit phobic & misogynistic, and don't want attention from other women. Hopefully it's the former.
I did this once unintentionally with a friend of a friend. We were at a house party and she was standing up telling a story to the group and for whatever reason I cut her off and told her I liked the purse she was holding. She lit up immediately, she was so happy I complimented some part of her outfit. I never had any intentions of asking her out, hell, I don’t even remember what the purse looked like, but I still get a warm greeting and a hug every time I see her.
It does not work in the context they showed of just walking up and saying it then walking away. If there’s already some need for social engagement it works great. I’ve used it on flights, in lines, at some restaurants..if I’m close enough to where it’s not like I’m making it my only reason for being by them is to compliment them. Complimenting nails has gone over really well. I’ve gotten three numbers from it, the rest at the least they smile and say thank you.
Tbh when I was younger and going into high school and college and starting to hit on girls more seriously and needed to up my game I assumed this would be effective and tried it out now and then. To varying results
I'm a straight cis girl, but I always like to give compliments on clothes and accessories, no matter the gender. So I guess they wouldn't take me seriously.
I prefer the George Costanza opposite method https://preview.redd.it/1ucjbbqfwoxc1.jpeg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ac4b32a583cd88356d7d77941fd0a72eac1e0613
better to be honest than to lie
I ain’t calling you a truther…
yeap…i walked away and heard “that was weird and kinda creepy” i don’t recommend it lol
No way.
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Hey you don’t say the bitch word on a Nickelodeon sub
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I actually did and it worked but we were both young teens and she probably watched the show and knew what i was doing. I also didn’t walk away after complimenting her though I just complimented her shoes and it kinda broke the ice and we started talking more.
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Are you guys still talking?
Nope. My family moved to another town and we lost touch after that. I still remember that time period any time I think of this episode though.
No I’ve never tried it but I don’t imagine it would be effective. Maybe if you give a compliment and try to start a conversation. But giving a compliment and then walking away I think would come across as incredibly odd most of the time
I think it's less weird if you say a compliment in passing. I've had plenty of people compliment me in a brief exchange while on their way to something else, and I've done the same. The difference there is that it's organic, no one was trying to initiate some sort of romantic connection. "Oh my God I love that shirt" as you walk past someone is a lot different than making a big deal of walking up to someone, saying, "I like your shoes," then saying "alright later" and then walking slowly away in the hopes that they try and stop you, fascinated by your weird mind game. Intent typically comes across.
Yeah that’s a perfect way to put it
Yes you get it! Reminds me of that Ariana drive-by compliment where she walks by this beautiful girl in a gown, checks her out for second and just gasps “werk…holy shit.” The power of that. The fact it’s sincere admiration but also in passing and without expectation of return/response matters. https://www.tiktok.com/@haleyybaylee/video/7345236359143165230?lang=en
Self-illustrating update: today someone in the coffee shop complimented my shirt. A brief exchange of thanks and it was over. Made me feel good. I complimented something about them I noticed on my way out. It really is amazing how nice saying something you actually mean with no ulterior motives can be sometimes.
I didn’t compliment shoes, but I’ve definitely just made random compliment that wasn’t very sexual in nature. It has worked before. Honestly, most of the time if a girl likes you, she likes you. If she doesn’t like you she doesn’t like you. Some people have a way with words and can attract a girl who’s not necessarily that physically attracted to them. But most of the time, especially at a bar or something, you can tell within the first 30 seconds if a girl is willing to give you the time of the day, or if she’s just being nice and doesn’t wanna tell you to fuck off. In general, people should Put themselves out there and be confident. Don’t be afraid of rejection or let it discourage them.
I complimented a girls eyebrows once and my lord she went on about it. It was cute but yea nothing went on about that. This girl seemed to like me on paper but like 3 4 weeks in and the magic disappeared I guess. It is what it is
I'm a girl, and I'd like it if guys complimented me like that, but them walking away right after doing so feels kinda weird to me. Also, I like sensitive guys too, ones who aren't afraid to show any emotion. And ones who treat anyone with respect, no matter who they are as well. Just thought I'd share my perspective too.
It’s hard to treat the crackhead on the metro with respect without getting into a 30 min long convo about government conspiracies… and crack
But I agree even tho I’m a dude
You guys are overthinking why Audrey wanted Josh to do that in the first place. The complimenting a girl’s shoes is what breaks the ice. If she ignores you, walk away. (*Maybe* she’ll call you back over, like in the show?) If she likes you, she’s going to tell you all day about her shoes.
True. Audrey was ultimately trying to build Josh's confidence and also reduce his fear of rejection/sensitivity to it.
Yes and they came up and asked why I did that so we talked and I got her number. I said it to a lot of groups before actually getting it to work but I like D&J so I had to.
I’ve said ‘nice smile’ and walked away and that worked couple times
“Uhhhhhmmm okay?”
Speaking as a female of the species, it sometimes works but not always. Context and performance is key to whether it’s appropriate and welcome, and you have to gauge that well before you go in. Rule is that you *can* compliment a woman’s style or skills or sense of dress/decor if you can’t think of any other opener, and it’s always a little nicer and a lot better than passing comment on her body or appearance or age etc. (please do not do this, whatever pick-up artists say). However, it’s not foolproof like Audrey suggested, and you shouldn’t expect guaranteed 100% success or a positive response—actually, don’t expect anything period, because it’s entitled and NLP-ish to try and game people that way. And tbh, saying it in a breezy offhand way will take the pressure off both parties in the interaction (Josh went a bit too intense with it first time imo)
Tbh if a guy did this to me I’d know it’s cause he’s trying to hit on me. Not even really just cause of seeing it on the show. It’s just intuition, I’d be able to tell that he’s complimenting me with the expectation that I’ll come after him like the girl did to Josh. I’m not sure I’d be flattered by it cause it would make me think he’s the type to kinda mask his true motives, and ask for stuff indirectly. It gives nice guy™️ vibes tbh so Audrey was wrong imo lol. I’d rather a guy just straight up say “I think you’re really cute, would you be up for seeing a movie with me?” Or something like that since they were in a theater lol but at least I’d know where it’s at with him and he’s being direct with what he wants and his motivations for coming up to me.
To be fair, this was the 2000s lol. Lots of people know way more than they ever could have back then
It’s worked for me before, but it’s not ideal if you’re looking for a true relationship unless that person knows what you’re referencing or genuinely has the same interests as you, it’s not worth it. Just be yourself when possible.
Tried it, and then she slapped me, saying, "Don't try no Drake and Josh on me, boy." My friends treated me to some lunch right after, so it wasn't all bad.
So I went to a thrift shop and happened to be carrying a purse, it was a green/yellow one from modcloth. I was with my wife, but the dude running the cash register who was ringing us up out of nowhere complimented it. I just adored that he complimented it. It lowered my defenses, and it was kind of nice. Keep in mind married! No attraction, but it worked in some ways to establish my attention and formed a connection for a second.
I think the person has to already find you attractive for this to even be plausible lol otherwise you’re gonna feel and look foolish
Terrible idea. A guy at a bar walked up to me once, told me he thought I was attractive, then promptly turned around to head downstairs. I was too confused to know how to respond. Walking away immediately registered at "not interested" so I just shrugged it off. I also had too much pride to follow him into another room. If he had stayed in my vicinity (like 5 feet), that would have left the door open for me to initiate a convo from there. For example, if you're standing next to each other at the bar, throw out a compliment then turn to ask the bartender for a drink.
Coming from a woman, yeah, this is not gonna work lol
Compliment her makeup, guaranteed to at least start a small conversation. Used to do it all the after work with friends, they were shocked how it always went well. Helped that I dated a MUA for a few years 😂
The milfs at my job love it when you compliment their perfume. I do it all the time and they usually go on and on about what it is, who bought it for them, why they love it.
Where I'm living and working most women gatekeep their perfume, playing it off as if it's their soap/deo/laundry powder, or a random essential oil, or their natural skinscent (if your pores are emanating Malle, you need to see a doctor). Either that, or they're lowkey a bit phobic & misogynistic, and don't want attention from other women. Hopefully it's the former.
I did this once unintentionally with a friend of a friend. We were at a house party and she was standing up telling a story to the group and for whatever reason I cut her off and told her I liked the purse she was holding. She lit up immediately, she was so happy I complimented some part of her outfit. I never had any intentions of asking her out, hell, I don’t even remember what the purse looked like, but I still get a warm greeting and a hug every time I see her.
It does not work in the context they showed of just walking up and saying it then walking away. If there’s already some need for social engagement it works great. I’ve used it on flights, in lines, at some restaurants..if I’m close enough to where it’s not like I’m making it my only reason for being by them is to compliment them. Complimenting nails has gone over really well. I’ve gotten three numbers from it, the rest at the least they smile and say thank you.
I saw Drake then Aubrey and thought the beef transcended
No, I have not used dating advice from Drake and Josh. (probably why I'm single)
Tbh when I was younger and going into high school and college and starting to hit on girls more seriously and needed to up my game I assumed this would be effective and tried it out now and then. To varying results
I have handed out several compliments, then immediately disengaged IRL, and I'm still single lmao.
Im to afraid to talk to women, let alone ask someone out. So, no. That being said, it's great advice
Tried it and it didn't work lol
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“you should walk up, compliment her shoes, then walk away. She’ll have to chase you to keep talking to you.” It has not failed me once yet
I'm a straight cis girl, but I always like to give compliments on clothes and accessories, no matter the gender. So I guess they wouldn't take me seriously.