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...
Haha...and to think you are the coach in this area? Why don't you hook them up with the line about "moving away from the chocolate cause your hotness is going to melt it all!"
ReplyDeleteDon't fight it, Beth! Embrace it!
ReplyDeleteI'm hot alright, but only because I live in Niger! :)
ReplyDeletehahahahah oh i wish i could have been there!
ReplyDeletewhere's the like button. I would be quite attractive over there. What a comforting thought! :)
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