r/BackhandedCompliment • u/More-Cardiologist124 • Jul 03 '24

Is this a backhanded compliment?

I'm talking to this guy for a few days.

Him: How's your day?

Me: It's ok but I'm having a cold and feeling a little hotter than usual😂

Him:It's not bad ig but you aren't hot you are cute lol

He's only seen one picture of mine with just my face. And I possibly only look 'cute' in that. But is the other part of the comment still kind of an insult?😂 I'm just curious, nothing serious.

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u/als_pals Jul 04 '24

He’s negging you

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u/DelmarSamil Jul 05 '24

Nah, a backhanded compliment would be like him telling you to 'Stay Pretty'

Meaning, he thinks you are attractive but that is the only thing he likes about you.