What to reply when someone says you lost weight?

2. Always say “thank you” when someone gives you a “compliment.” If my body is inherently in need of improvement, then when someone tells me I’ve lost weight, it’s supposed to be a compliment. And instinctively, when I hear anything complimentary, I say thank you.

Is it a compliment to tell someone they lost weight?

While you might think you’re being thoughtful by acknowledging someone’s weight loss, your compliment might have unintended, unforeseen consequences. Put simply, a body-image-related remark — no matter how flattering it’s meant to be — could do more harm than good.

What to say when your boyfriend asks you to lose weight?

If they told you to shed pounds out of genuine concern for your health, it may be something to consider. If your boyfriend suggests that you should go on diet because you would look better, all I can say is you might look better with a new boyfriend. Here are a few snappy comebacks that you might find useful next time someone mentions your weight.

Is it rude to ask someone if they have lost weight?

Asking “Have you lost weight?” or making an observation—any observation—about the size of a person’s body is not a compliment. It’s also none of your damn business. Stop and think about some of the reasons people may lose weight. One may be by conscious choice.

Should You compliment someone who has lost a lot of weight?

Giving a compliment to someone who has lost a lot of weight can be a catch-22, Viera-Baker says. “It could be taken wrong, but not to say anything — not to recognize the effort — could be an insult.”

Is it okay to say ‘you look great’ when you lose weight?

‘You Look Great!’ Even compliments (“You’ve lost a TON” not being one of them) are often difficult for people who are losing weight. Some dieters, Vieira-Baker says, take a compliment as meaning that maybe they were not in such a good place before.