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    23 Backhanded “Compliments” That Are …

    • Why it’s backhanded: On the one hand, it's good to know all your careful filtering and captioning haven't been in vain. But when your friend says your Instagram seems fun, they may be implying that the real yo… See more

    “You Look So Great in That photo. I Can’T Even See Your Acne!”

    Why it’s backhanded: The nice compliment is immediately weighed down by the acne comment. They’re basically saying you typically have a flaw, but in this photo, you only look gr… See more

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    "I Didn’T Expect You to Get The Job. Congratulations!"

    Why it’s backhanded: When a friend makes a point of mentioning their low expectations, it takes away from their congratulations. How to respond: “I worked really hard … See more

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    "You're So Independent. It’S No Wonder You Haven’T Found Someone yet."

    Why it’s backhanded: Among all the things ambitious people are tired of hearing, this is probably the most common. In theory, such a remark compliments your sense of autonomy; … See more

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    "I Love How You Don’T Care How You Come across."

    Why it’s backhanded: Your friend may profess to love your devil-may-care attitude, but what they're really saying is that they think you’re too “out there.” Either that, or they’re mak… See more

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    "I Wish I Was as Chill as You About All This clutter."

    Why it’s backhanded: The real translation may be, “Your place isn't cleaned to my exact standards and I need you to know that.” Regardless of their intention, it’s rude to make co… See more

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