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Compliments are fun to give and even better to receive, but it’s not always easy to know the right compliment to choose for someone. Gendered comments can feel awkward, and not just when you’re talking to nonbinary people. We’ve compiled a handy guide for how to compliment someone regardless of gender, so you can tell that person just how much you appreciate them.
Things You Should Know
- Use ungendered words like “stunning” or “cool” when talking about their appearance.
- Comment on how they choose to present themselves, like clothing and hairstyles, rather than things they can't control.
- Compliment their personality or skills if you’re unsure about physical compliments.
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References
- ↑ https://www.vice.com/en/article/evkwm4/how-to-be-an-ally-to-non-binary-gender-non-conforming-people-support
- ↑ https://www.thetrendspotter.net/gender-neutral-haircuts/
- ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2022/aug/30/non-binary-finery-can-genderless-fashion-move-beyond-a-label
- ↑ https://fashionjournal.com.au/beauty/for-young-non-binary-people-makeup-can-be-a-powerful-tool/
- ↑ https://www.trendingus.com/compliments-for-tattoo/
- ↑ https://www.vice.com/en/article/evkwm4/how-to-be-an-ally-to-non-binary-gender-non-conforming-people-support
- ↑ https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/best-compliments
- ↑ https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/some_compliments_are_better_than_others
- ↑ https://www.grammarly.com/blog/compliments-for-any-person/
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