accidentally complimentary

This happens when you are speaking with someone that you really don't like and you somehow pay them a compliment which causes you to despise yourself for they now know that can recognize a positive quality in them. I have done this.

Emily: "Christine, I don't know how you made that situation work out for the best considering your lack of training. I guess you're just a natural."
Christine: "Thank you, Emily! I thought you didn't like me."
Emily: "Ummm. You are just fine. (in her mind - You dumb-ass doing the accidentally complimentary. Now she's your pal)

by von groovy August 8, 2024

Complimentary Complaining

To complain in a nice way when trying not to hurt someone's feelings, but you want to get your point across.

Hey thanks for fixing my coffee but it's different today it's not as hot and it's too sweet, It's good though I'm just doing a lil complimentary complaining.

by ewanders1 October 10, 2022