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“He’s so cute!” is probably a phrase you’ve told your friends about a guy you’re crushing on, but have you ever told him that? Do guys even like that word? Every guy has different feelings about being called cute—some love it, and some would prefer you didn’t—but there are a ton of other ways to compliment a guy if you’re just not sure how he feels about it. In this article, we’ll walk you through what guys think of “cute” and why, plus show you how to figure out whether the guy on your mind likes it or not. As long as you’re genuine with your delivery, though, you’ve got nothing to worry about!
Things You Should Know
- Most of the time, guys like being called cute. It makes them feel more confident, loved, and close to the person calling them that.
- Some guys don’t prefer cute—they think it’s emasculating, they’re being called unattractive, or they’re getting friend-zoned.
- Watch a guy’s reaction when you call him cute or ask him how he feels about it. If he’s not a fan, try “manlier” words like handsome, sexy, babe, or tiger.
Steps
Community Q&A
- QuestionWhat do you do if he does not like being called cute? How do you backtrack?sophia lewisCommunity AnswerYou could say you're sorry and then ask if he would like to be called a different nickname or just nothing at all, and then continue with your conversation.
Tips
- Compliment guys in moderation to show your interest. Try not to fawn over him or go over the top, even if everything you want to say is true. It’ll motivate him to keep impressing you.Thanks
- Regardless of how you want to compliment a guy, make sure it’s sincere and honest. This is the best way to win him over.Thanks
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