What Is a Backhanded Compliment? Definition and Basics
A backhanded compliment is a way for the compliment giver to seem nice to the receiver but also subtly undercut them. There’s always an insult buried in it.…
A backhanded compliment is a way for the compliment giver to seem nice to the receiver but also subtly undercut them. There’s always an insult buried in it.…
A backhanded compliment can include a comparison to a negative standard, false positivity, and not-so-kind intentions. It can leave you feeling bad or weird.…
Dr. Dawn O. Braithwaite talks about the concept of chosen family, what makes one, where to find yours, and why it’s important to use your language carefully.…