Things said to me

Musing on some of the things said to me over the years. Some of these go way back. Of course I have received more compliments than the ones below (I'd like to think, at any rate) but these are the few I could recall at the moment. In general, I take the compliments in stride. If I happen to agree, or it just agrees with me, I tend to let myself be flattered. Why not? That is the whole point of compliments. But sometimes I am sensible enough to grin wryly, weakly accepting a compliment that is completely off base. In any case, I always appreciate hearing nice things. Again, why not? Life is brutish and short. We have to grab hold of something to keep our spirits buoyant.

Compliments:

1. You look like Maggie Cheung. (maybe...)
2. You look like Cameron Diaz with those cheekbones. (so we both have cheekbones?)
3. You always have a certain lightness about you. (that's a nice compliment)
4. Oh don't worry, you'll get into medical school, you're so cute. (strange logic, but...)
5. You'll make a pretty doctor. (hmmmm....)
6. You have legs that extend like forever. (no, they are actually quite finite.)
7. Oh pretty hair (my fifth grade friend touching my unwashed hair. I cringed slightly because I didn't want her to know that I've been lazy. hehehehe)
8. You look mischievious. (sarcastic i think)
9. You're a good listener. (i try)
10. You're a good shopper, always finding great bargains. (what else is a bored disaffected young girl to do in the big city?)


What compliments have you received?