The words echoed across the dorm as I stepped out of my apartment. The voice, that of a strong, 17-year-old African young man,
Now, I understand that in African culture, this is a high compliment. However, this child plans to attend college in the US. It is time for a lesson on complimenting girls.
So gather the non-Americans who plan to go to school in America and dig-in to a very confusing conversation riddled with a million questions.
Me: Asyncrite, you can't say that to girls. US girls want to be told they are skinny and pretty.
Yun-In (Korean): But what if that is a lie? I don't want to lie if she is not pretty or skinny!
Me: Well, that is where silence comes in. Either give a positive compliment or don't say anything.
Asyncrite (Beninois): So what can I say to compliment girls?
Me: Well, we have this handy phrase in English of 'You(r)____________look(s) good!'
It's great and can be used for almost all situations.
You look good.
Your shoes look good.
Your hair looks good.
Yun-In: Your fat looks good.
Well, we might have to practice this one...
