Have you ever been given a compliment that highlighted something negative about you and made you feel confused, uncomfortable, or angry? Wouldn’t it be better if such a person had not said anything at all? Such negative compliments create unpleasant situations. In this article, I will discuss such situations and share smart ways to handle them. What is a Backhanded Compliment While compliments are intended to uplift your spirits and celebrate or encourage you, backhanded compliments are meant to insult…
