I may need to say something that is (seemingly) nice about someone, but I’d prefer it be very subtly backhanded or nearly believable hyperbole.
I may need to say something that is (seemingly) nice about someone, but I’d prefer it be very subtly backhanded or nearly believable hyperbole.
Find reasons to agree with someone. Things like “You are so right”, “I never thought of that”, " I loved the way you put that", “I remember what you said x days/weeks/years ago; it still makes me smile/encourages me”…
Few things are as uplifting as making someone else feel special. Be genuine about it and the recipients day (or more) will brighten.
I like that you tried.
(Is this one?)
Very nice.
What do you think the word “backhanded” means?
My backhand in tennis is much more powerful than my forehand, so it must mean “strong” or “powerful”, it only makes sense
I think they thought it meant “veiled compliments” and not “veiled insults.”
Which isn’t hard to confuse really.
“Thank you for your contribution.”