You've probably heard the saying that a compliment will get you everywhere; however, if the compliment isn't delivered correctly, it can end up sounding arrogant, rude, or too cheesy, which can lead to you going home alone to cuddle with your remote control. To avoid sounding tasteless, aggressive, or clueless, there are certain subjects you should stick to when complimenting a woman.


Her Looks

Women love to be complimented on their appearance, especially since they usually go all out to look their best when heading out for a date. How you do it is the key to success; It's ok to tell a woman that she's beautiful, but you have to do it with sincerity. Bust out with a line like, "Hey, sexy, you're so damned hot that I just have to buy you a cold drink," and she'll just think that you're mocking her or just trying to get into her pants. A better approach is to compliment her on a specific area, such as her beautiful blue eyes or her winning smile, tell her that you find her very beautiful, and that you feel very lucky to be the one that she's with.

Her Wit

A woman loves to know that the man she is with finds her smart and interesting. During the course of a conversation, if the time seems right, it is a good idea to tell her that you enjoy speaking with her and like what she has to say. A great way to compliment her during the course of a conversation is to focus in on something specific that she has said. For instance, if you're discussing books, tell her that you appreciate a woman who is well read or, if 2008's presidential candidates are the topic of conversation, let her know that you enjoy hearing political viewpoints from someone who has clearly paid attention to each person's platforms.

Her Style

Guys aren't necessarily known for paying attention to little details, but women are very detail oriented. A woman will truly appreciate if you notice her sense of style, unless, of course, you tell her that her dress is so tight, that you just can't take your eyes off her breasts. Make her yours by telling her that you love her sense of style and that her outfit makes her look hotter than any other woman in the room. She'll know that you only have eyes for her, and that you aren't (only) thinking about sex.