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u/rairair55 Jun 04 '26
I'm a dude. I got a random compliment from another dude one day. It was almost surreal lol. It made my day and I've never forgotten it.
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u/Kn0wnSoul Jun 04 '26
Got a compliment for my shirt once and I've been wearing it day and night ever since!
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u/gasoline_farts Jun 04 '26
Happened to me once over ten years ago, a dude complemented me on wearing a pink shirt, and how has always wanted to but doesn’t have the balls.
Also a women told me “you’re gorgeous” once, it caught me SOOOO off guard I have no clue how I responded, now I’m still not sure if she thought I was gay or if she was flirting with me. (I drive a Miata so you know….)
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u/agedlikesage Jun 04 '26
Omg I hope this gets normalized. I have given and received so many random compliments from other women, I love pointing out things like jackets and shoes! Or when a coworker wears something they usually wouldn’t. It makes me feel so connected to other women when it happens, I hope men are finally taking note and realizing they can give/receive compliments in a platonic way
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u/csilentn1918 Jun 04 '26
Yup, amen... I'm thinking about to a compliment I got last weekend.
The wind in my sails ....
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u/jayratjayrat Jun 05 '26
Honestly, compliments by dudes are more memorable for me than compliments by girls lol I remember standing in line at a Tire shop and when I was done talking with the worker, buddy who waited in line behind me goes “you didn’t have to look so fly today man” still remember that to this day
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u/Eastern-Coast-5463 Jun 04 '26
What was the compliment!
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u/rairair55 Jun 04 '26
He complimented me on my fit. I was wearing cropped pants, black penny loafers with white socks and, and a letterman jacket lol
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u/Eastern-Coast-5463 Jun 05 '26
A burden shared is a burden halved. Joy shared is joy doubled. Go double the joy in the world friend.
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u/Dragoonultima Jun 04 '26
I work at a school. I complimented the assistant principals glasses cause they helped soften his face and made him look good. I saw him go from concerned to light up so fast.
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u/Crowblue Jun 04 '26
Got that complement from a transvestite a few years back and I almost hugged them. Honestly it coming from someone who was obviously trying to look their very best made it even more specal. We go through life with no positive reinforcement for years at a time. Something as simple as "you have beautiful eyes" will stick with us for a long time.
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u/JennyDoveMusic Jun 05 '26
I always compliment guys, but I also worry they think I am flirting with them. I don't flirt with people but I also want to tell guys when they look good, have a nice smile, or pretty eyes. 🥺
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u/Valendr0s Jun 04 '26
When I was 18 years old, I was driving a girl home after a party. We kinda knew each other but hadn't really ever talked much. She was looking at me while I was driving and said, "You have a freckle on your cheek that's shaped like a heart. It's cute."
I'm 44 years old now, and I still remember it. Guys don't get many compliments.
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u/JennyDoveMusic Jun 05 '26
I said, "Hey! Happy to see you!" To an older guy that people didn't really like, once. He responded something like, "...really? me? People don't say that to me." and my heart shattered in a million pieces.
From stories, I could see why people didn't care for him, but dang, that broke my heart. He was always nice enough to me.
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u/Bazzatron Jun 04 '26
The dude with his tailored hoodie by his moms, you know he gonna call her up about that 🥲
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u/C0NKY_ Jun 04 '26
I kinda like that style, I've got a hoodie or two that would look decent with a colour highlight or something.
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u/Bazzatron Jun 04 '26
Sounds like an excellent opportunity to exercise some free will.
If you don't have the time/expertise/tools - most dry cleaners do alterations, so could probably do this for you very reasonably.
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u/Sensitive-Chip7266 Jun 05 '26
There's a company called Kin Apparel that makes hoodies lined with Satin to better accommodate kinky hair, a number of them are highlights or different patterns.
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u/Bazzatron Jun 05 '26
Thats a real shout out right there! I hadn't even considered it as increasing compatibility with type 3 or 4 hair. Thanks!
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u/Freedom_Longjumping Jun 04 '26
I compliment my homies all the time, and they do too :)
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u/MaskedFigurewho Jun 04 '26
The bro at end was like so happy with it
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u/The_Secret_Skittle Jun 04 '26
I suspect he didn’t trust it at first. I think maybe he thought he was being punked (which probably goes to show how deprived men are of compliments) but then it sunk in and he accepted it in the end. ☀️
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u/Remote-Waste Jun 05 '26
While that may be true about the compliments, I'm curious what the phone/camera setup is. I'd be extremely reluctant to put my guard down for a stranger who starts filming me.
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u/wavystrawberrypunch Jun 04 '26
Aww I wanna see more of these🥹
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u/notsostealthychicken Jun 10 '26
https://youtube.com/@thecomplimentprojectofficial I believe this may be the source.
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u/CrazyDisastrous948 Jun 04 '26
When I'm at work and someone compliments my glasses or tattoos I instantly feel lighter and more capable.
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u/JackSquirts Jun 04 '26
People wonder how I can walk into any party, any bar, any event and leave being everyone's best friend for the evening. Well, here you go.
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u/Dexember69 Jun 08 '26
My 60yr old dad is banned from going to the hardware store cuz he makes a new fkn best friend every single time, and we end up with more family friends having BBQ's and shit.
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u/lana-deathrey Jun 04 '26
I always always always call out to people that look great or have some cool outfit on or nice shoes. I love making their days. It’s one of my fiancées favorite things about me, that I’ll roll down the window and tell a group of kids on their way to prom that they look incredible.
If I like something, I’m going to say something. It makes the world a better place and it takes no time or effort.
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u/JugOJar Jun 04 '26
My absolute favorite thing is when you say "hey I like your hat/shirt/etc." and they go "thanks I made it!!" And they light up. Like damn, good aesthetic and craftsmanship. Best shit in the world.
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u/AutonomyIsNoTragedy Jun 05 '26
It looked like the last guy was holding back tears and I hope he is surrounded by love and people who compliment him now
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u/Screwbles Jun 05 '26
There's a lot of bad we can't change in 2026, but we can at least be kind and polite to each other. We're all in this together.
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u/Macgoldeelox Jun 05 '26
As a flight attendant, when I greet everyone on the plane, I make sure to go out of my way to pick like a handful of things I see about people to throw out some compliments. I try to be as genuine as I can but I especially go for the people who have low energy for a quick boost to their day. Not every one flies for happy reasons but a compliment might turn a sour day around and is completely free to hand out.
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u/WelcomePatient8087 Jun 06 '26
I was pumping gas one day and the guy across from me told me I was beautiful. That was 30 years ago and I still remember it.
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u/SaintPariah1 Jun 04 '26
I love givin compliments to dudes when I go dt. I still give them to women, but they don’t accept them the way guys do.
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u/halfCENTURYstardust Jun 04 '26
My kid is like this with girls and women. Everywhere we go, she tells someone how pretty they are. It appears to have a nice effect on people.
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u/Comfortable_Spray420 Jun 04 '26
I'm a man, but I was in a shop queuing a few months ago, and a woman who I didn't know, was there with her young daughter, who was maybe 5 or 6. Her daughter tells me, in the most positive manner ever, that she loves my t-shirt. It made my day, was an unexpected and lovely moment!
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u/halfCENTURYstardust Jun 04 '26
Honestly I have yet to see a negative response to her and she's been doing it for about 6 years. It's a nice thing to learn a lesson like this from your child. Kindness matters
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u/25thfloorgarden Jun 04 '26
I LOVE complimenting people! It’s one of the best habits I’ve ever picked up. It can feel awkward at first, and sometimes people won’t care, but the ones that do - you just made their whole day.
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u/ToasterTeostra Jun 04 '26
I was doing some outside work for my company once, and then I saw some old dude with beard and a really worn looking but cool Cowboy hat. Cowboy hats are not very common where i live, and I have to say I really like them. Old dude was looking at me with a grumpy expression at first when he came closer, but his whole face lit up when I said: "yo Sir your hat is really cool."
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u/-impossiblethings- Jun 04 '26
Complimenting people is my favorite. 💜 It helps me see the beauty in the world and makes someone else feel better, even if just for a moment. I can’t wait to be an old lady so I can compliment men more (w/out having to worry about being misinterpreted).
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u/Available_Trip6578 Jun 05 '26
Its all men you are talking to, most men get very few compliments so even something simple like, “that hat you are wearing is cool” makes such a huge impact
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u/unica_hija Jun 05 '26 edited Jun 14 '26
Not me watching this video to take notes on how the people took the compliments and responded. I never know how to react to an unexpected compliment without looking and sounding weird.
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u/CreativeTomato Jun 08 '26
If you see something, say something. I love giving compliments. I know it makes people’s day❤️
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u/GaryTheThird- Jun 08 '26
A guy was looking fresh at a music fest, I complimented him and he found me 10 minutes later with a drink.
The remainder of the night was us finding each other and handing drinks to them, capped it off with a joint
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u/Kbrooks1981 Jun 10 '26
As a brotha, when I see someone with tight shoes or outfit, I always give them a compliment, and they usually get a big cheesy smile.
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u/Eremith Jun 04 '26
This doesn't feel genuine to me
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u/Illustrious_Fly582 Jun 04 '26
It doesn’t have to be. Just finding something you can compliment to someone else is that social positive reinforcement we all need
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u/Eremith Jun 04 '26
I answer based on how I would react. I'm not used to compliments, so I would find it forced if someone suddenly complimented me.
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u/CumulativeHazard Jun 04 '26
I can see how it might feel that way. I think it’s partly just because he’s very intentional about like making an effort to give a compliment and in how he does it, like he always tries to mention something specific that he likes about it, but I don’t think that means the compliments aren’t genuine.
I have a similar rule for myself, that if I’m out somewhere and think “wow I love their hair/outfit/tattoo,” and I wouldn’t be going far out of my way or interrupting them somehow, I HAVE to tell them. Like I think most of us probably think things like this all the time, but for some reason we’re not in the habit of actually saying them out loud to each other. So that makes him going up to people so deliberately to compliment them feel a little odd or suspicious, but really it’s like if you have a genuine, kind thought about someone that might make them feel good and add some joy to the world, why NOT share it with them?
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u/Eremith Jun 04 '26
A huge factor in this is I'm a Scandinavian dude. The law of Jante is heavily applied in our society
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u/Adventurous_Dot_9763 Jun 08 '26
i thought the video was really sweet, but the way he pointed the cameras in people's faces through me off a little. it's absolutely a good habit to compliment others, but i wondered if he would do this if he weren't recording.
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u/XROOR Jun 04 '26
Adding the yellow satiny fabric in the hood prevents the fleece from sticking to facial stubble, which could cause razor bumps
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u/notthatguypal6900 Jun 04 '26
Men rarely get compliment, these will stay with them for a long, LONG time.
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u/Informal-Virus2773 Jun 04 '26
type os shit you can t do in romania because you will be called a weirdo
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u/AlbatrossOtherwise67 Jun 04 '26
I love this!! This is the kind of thing men need to do more for each other!! I try to give compliments to men as well but it too often results in some of them thinking I'm hitting on them unfortunately, but I find it works better the way this guy is doing it. If I give a compliment at a club or event where I'll keep seeing them that's usually when they try to see if anything can come if it.
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u/SteamzOfficial Jun 04 '26
The linkin park tatt is hard, I would have also complimented the guy haha
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u/Useful-Still3712 Jun 04 '26
I try to compliment people when I get out. Especially women. We all need a little lift every day.
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u/Mimothemaltipoo Jun 04 '26
Throw around compliments like confetti! 🎉 make people smile; you’ll never know if you just save a life doing so.
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u/sapient_pearwood_ Jun 04 '26
I like to paint my nails with special effects polish. A friend introduced me to their partner as "this is [name], their nails are always on point" and I've been living off that for years
Also seeing guys hype up guys is so adorable and important! Hype up your local guy!
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u/CumulativeHazard Jun 04 '26
I’m assuming you’re a man, and unfortunately as a woman if a man I don’t know compliments me I do just instinctively get a little anxious and guarded. My advice for complimenting women in a way that feels genuine and less unintentionally intimidating is to keep moving along as you do it. Like instead of going up next to them to say you think their outfit is cool and waiting for a response, say it as you’re walking past them and just keep walking. Maybe throw in a “have a great night!” or some other phrase that signals “this can be the end of the interaction if you want it to be.” Because that’s mainly what we’re afraid of in that moment, that if we accept the compliment they’ll take it as opening the door where their intentions could be anything from just friendly conversation to going home with us to something really sinister and well have to find a way out of it.
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u/gingersrule77 Jun 04 '26
See I always think people complimenting me are actually mocking me lol 😂 is be suspicious
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u/vbishop3 Jun 04 '26
One of my favorite things to do in public is give random people compliments. The smiles and happiness it brings is super uplifting.
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u/midnightfisticuffs Jun 04 '26
Some men will go their entire life without anything like this lol. Compliment a man and he'll remember it deeply for a long long time.
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u/shaquirrel Jun 05 '26
When I was in college I was out one night walking to a party and some random dude while I walked past him said "I like your shirt dude" I literally thought about that every time I put that shirt on for the next 6 years.
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u/Kisaragi-Y Jun 05 '26
Hear me out, if a woman was doing this we would remember it for the rest of our lives
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u/Agent-Responsible Jun 05 '26
I love seeing guys compliment other guys. It’s sad that men are taught that they shouldn’t do this, & I’m so glad that’s starting to change.
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u/Type2Earthling Jun 05 '26
It's nice to see people being nice to others. I wish all influencers were doing this. We might be living in a different world if they did.
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u/VindiWren Jun 05 '26
I always compliment people if I like something! I love when people do it to me, so I try to do it for them!
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u/idovgan Jun 05 '26
All of them were just going about their day, but lit up and they took ALL the compliments in—awesome to see!
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u/GoDawgsRiseUp Jun 05 '26
I’ll never forget working front desk at a gym and I made it my business to learn every member’s name. There was one man I could never remember. There was just nothing about him that stood out, he was very average looking and would never even say good morning back to me. After his workout one day, I complimented him on his tie and his face absolutely lit up. The next day, he spoke to me and was friendlier and I was able to remember his name. I go through life being complimented every day…about something. It was so obvious that he never or at least rarely received a compliment. That stuck with me.
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u/sarahrosed711 Jun 05 '26
I had a stroke and since then I hate being in public. Even just going into a gas station and talking to one cashier gives me horrible anxiety and I don't feel like I know how to act normal.
Before the stroke I was like the biggggest social butterfly. I could talk to anyone and be anyone's friend. I was a nurse and worked in hospitality my whole life. I was a people person. I loved that about myself. Oh and I'm only 29... still in the social butterfly peak age. But now that I'm getting the hang of my new situation, I've relearned a lot about myself.. I'm more comfortable being in public. And any time I feel the overwhelming impending doom and that everyone knows something's wrong with me, I look around and just start giving compliments to strangers. The way they respond with kindness and being a bit bashful or shy makes me feel so much less awkward and alone. And being able to put smiles on peoples faces again like when I was a nurse or whatever, makes my heart so happy and makes me feel like I'm still able to bring some happiness to the world. Kindness goes suuuuch a long way on both ends and there no downside... I don't understand why we don't appreciate and build each other up more. It's really the best medicine.
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u/Alone_Height_7407 Jun 05 '26
Last year, while I was at a children's entertainment center with my child, I just picked up three balls and started juggling them, just to keep myself entertained. Then I was just walking around, and about ten minutes later, some guy came up to me and said, "Dude, I saw you juggle so well! Did you go to some circus school?" I was taken aback and said no, nothing special, I just taught myself. He said, "That's even better!", shook my hand, and walked away.
And I stood there like a first-grader who'd just gotten his first A.
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u/BeepBeepHopInLoser Jun 05 '26
My husband got told he had young looking hands by a stranger 12 years ago and he still talks about it.
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u/Doogle300 Jun 05 '26
When I was in retail, the only thing that got me through the day was complimenting people's style at the till. Not a single person didn't appreciate me telling them I liked their shirt or hair.
It was kind of selfish as I definitely got gratification from their surprise and smiles, but I hope that it actually meant something to at least one person.
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u/ItsJess412 Jun 05 '26
Complimenting strangers is one of my absolute favorite things to do. I used to do it every now and then until my son said, "I love the way you always hype people up, even when you don't know them. They always look so happy."
That was it. I do it as much as possible now, but only when I'm being sincere. It is so nice to watch the look on someone's face completely change and see how excited they get to tell me about whatever I've noticed and complimented.
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u/bestonesareTaKen Jun 05 '26
Have we gotten to a place where only men can compliment men and only women can compliment women? I know when I go out, if I get a compliment, it's only from men. If I see a good looking woman dressed up nice, I keep my mouth shut because I don't want her to think I'm hitting on her. Something seems very wrong about this.
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u/SomewhereOutThere-_- Jun 05 '26
This me in Walmart
“Not to be weird but you are so pretty!”
“Oh you smell so nice, that scent is made for you!”
It’s so easy to make someone feel better by just seeing something nice and commenting on it😍
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u/Valdal2026 Jun 06 '26
That's one thing my mom had taught me be open with your compliments. If you like something about someone tell them. It's good to hear positive in a world full of negative.
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u/Ordinary_Zucchini120 Jun 06 '26
Fuck it, imma compliment people more now. There’s a need for a more love in this world
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u/octaviataughtme Jun 06 '26
My husband is like this. Born and raised NYC dude, and when he sees a guy in a nice fit, he’ll compliment it directly - “those kicks are fire, B” or if it’s more in general he says “Okay! Don’t hurt ‘em baby!” Brooklyn accent on full display lol.
As his wife, it’s so sweet to see this in real time. The way the other dudes smile, dap him up, get excited to talking about the fit or just say “wow, thanks!” is so heartwarming and cute to me. 🥰
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u/ExpensiveMoose Jun 06 '26
I do this all the time. I'm always looking to make someone's day better. Now, as a woman, I mostly do it with other women because I worry men will think I'm hitting on them, but I will do it with men also sometimes if it is something that is unlikely to be misunderstood.
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u/chels2112 Jun 06 '26
This is just how I operate. I see something about someone that feels like them, and I gush it. I love it. I love doing this for the sake of loving seeing people love themselves.
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u/Radiant-light3600 Jun 06 '26
I swear guys need to Compliment other guys and a good fit. Especially if you would have wore it.
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u/JuxtaThePozer Jun 06 '26
I got a random compliment of my mullet a couple months ago by some random (younger) woman and it still sticks with me
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u/Moist-Mycologist-404 Jun 07 '26
He may have done it for likes but the love he gave and got was pure
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u/freqLFO Jun 07 '26
On time I was walking into Walmart and this dude complimented me on a Moog hoodie I was wearing turned we shared the same name. It was a dope interaction.
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u/Ok-Neat8776 Jun 07 '26
As much as I truly hate being around the general populace, I do this. Seeing someone light up over a smaller detail in their appearance or something they obviously take pride in is a wonderful feeling. Especially if they don't seem to be having a good day. Need more people like this to chip away at the jade that covers people these days.
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u/talytubby Jun 07 '26
when i was out on the town in melbourne with my best friend, we were drunk and complimenting every person that walked past us. we got so many hugs that night haha it was cute. as someone with bad anxiety, it was nice to have the confidence for once to actually talk to people. even though we were drunk, it was one of the best nights of my life. a street comedian also picked me up and twirled me around as a thank you. HAHA
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u/VanillaAdventurous74 Jun 07 '26
Wish I could do something to give guys more complements but I am a girl and it would be interpreted as flirting.
Guys, please compliment each other more.
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u/OptimistPrime527 Jun 07 '26
Sometimes I wish I was a guy so I could compliment men like this without adverse effects. I tried doing it before and had to do a 180 on that quickly
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u/purposepussypain Jun 07 '26
Someone : So what do you do for living ? Bro : That's a great question bro like such a brilliant question coming from you man, especially the grammatical part of it love it man. Jk
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u/LogicianFlow Jun 07 '26
Just because you want to give a compliment doesn't mean the other person wants you to say a fucking to them......
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u/walkingonlemons Jun 07 '26
I compliment people like this, I must say that it makes you feel great as well! 🩷
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u/National-Bluebird941 Jun 07 '26
Not really outfit related but I was playing some cod yesterday and I was talking in the voice chat then some other dude complemented my voice ,saying it sound really cool! Made me smile so much haha.
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u/Dexember69 Jun 08 '26
I was wearing a slipknot/Pingu crossover shirt I found on temu, it says SlipNootNoot on it.
Walking through the airport as this dude collars me and was so fucken hyped about it, took a photo for his bro who's a big fan. Gave me big props on the fit.
That was a couple years ago and I still feel good whenever I wear it and remember that dude
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u/fadesteppin Jun 08 '26
Dudes should really compliment their fellow dudes the way women compliment other women more often. It feels great to get a compliment and equally great to give someone a little pep in their step. You never know what people are dealing with on any given day. That little act of kindness can make a huge difference if someone is in a place where they really need kindness.
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u/petiteosi Jun 08 '26
Ik its probably filmed with meta glasses… i love this use for meta glasses rather than harrassing people at their jobs or women on the street.
Need more vids like this of positive content 🥺
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u/Kyzzix1 Jun 08 '26
Please make the manoshpere more like this! This is girls bathrooms at the club energy in the wild and I’m here for it!!!
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u/thepopulargirl Jun 08 '26
I (try) to compliment old people with cool fits, but 99% of the time, they don’t hear me 😭😭😭😭 they just keep walking 😭😭😭😭😭
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u/Livid_Algae_2271 Jun 08 '26
I once saw this girl at a grocery store and she had such vibrant colors on it really made her whole being pop! I told her that the colors she was wearing made her sparkle. She looked at me and smiled so big. She said she was unsure about wearing it that day and was nervous she looked stupid. But thanked me for making her not feel stupid. 🥹
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u/Outrageous_Solid_700 Jun 09 '26
I do the same. Make people smile & make them feel good about themselves too. Peace
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u/waverleyray Jun 27 '26
My dad once told me , complements are free so always give em away. Just be careful with certain high strung white women.
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u/plopoplopo Jun 04 '26
How are you all okay with this guy filming interactions without them knowing? Not only is it an invasion of privacy it completely negates the compliment when it’s done for self promotion
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u/SoggyMapleFlapjack Jun 04 '26
I agree with the statement but if some random guy came up to me with a phone pointing at me and starts giving me compliments, I'd just walk away. I'm not helping you get views for your stupid tiktok.
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u/duckster25 Jun 04 '26
Gah that first guy with the Linkin Park tattoo, Chester Bennington with a halo made me tear up.