National Tell a Girl She’s Beautiful Day is pure bullshit, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

[noamnety]

225. hmmm.

Seems like what you said was if a woman doesn't give a civil reaction back to a man who randomly addresses her to compliment her on her looks (if the woman doesn't give back positive reinforcement) .. it's better that she just "stay indoors."

And that right there is a big part of the problem, that there's a perception that guys think they are owed an acknowledgement and some attention in return for the compliment, and if that doesn't happen, then there's often a reaction on the guy's end that's veiled or openly resentful or hostile.

So we have to strike up some small conversation whether or not we want it, or risk the hostile reaction - and we don't necessarily like either of those options. Sometimes even just the small smile in return for the compliment and a thanks is taken for an opening for a longer conversation which we may not want.