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Using “for your” as a qualifier always comes across as condescending and rude. No one wants to be smart for an athlete or in good shape relative to other people who are also knocking on death’s door. People simply want to be smart and fit.
Instead say: “You look great.”
This one is another easy fix. Genuine compliments don’t need qualifiers.
What words do intelligent people avoid in conversation?
Using “for your” as a qualifier always comes across as condescending and rude. No one wants to be smart for an athlete or in good shape relative to other people who are also knocking on death’s door. People simply want to be smart and fit.
Instead say: “You look great.”
This one is another easy fix. Genuine compliments don’t need qualifiers.