You know that feeling when someone gives you a compliment, but somehow makes you feel terrible? You respond with a half-smile “thank you” not quite sure whether you should be offended or ???. Las tías (y mom) are the masters of these backhanded compliments, that have bruised our self-esteem for years.
Qué lindo te quedó el maquillaje.
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I can’t even see your pimples!
That dress is so pretty!
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Way better than the one you wore on Sunday.
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You look SO slim.
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Are you finally on a diet?
That new haircut really suits you.
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Se te ve mas delgada la cara.
You are so confident!
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I would never dare wear something so revealing.
Tan linda que se te ve ese vestido.
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I wish I had no boobs like you.
Anyone would be lucky to date you.
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You’re not that pretty, pero eres buena muchacha.
You look so good!
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I almost didn’t recognize you.
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I love talking to you.
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It makes me feel so smart.
You’re so humble.
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No te importa what others think about your looks.
You must love your big boobs.
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They make the rest of your body look skinny.
We never can win.
