Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Deposit Photos. Has someone ever given you a compliment that left you feeling...insulted? Welcome to the world of ...

Backhanded compliments are like emotional Trojan horses—on the surface, they sound nice. But crack them open and they’re packed with projection, insecurity, and veiled judgment. These kinds of ...

We’ve all received a seemingly innocent comment that just doesn’t feel right even though it was disguised as a compliment. It’s the “You look great for your age!” or the “That’s actually pretty good ...

There are few phrases more irritating in a professional setting than “You have such a pretty face.” On the surface, it sounds like praise. But anyone who has heard it knows there is usually a silent ...

Backhanded compliments aren’t always easy to identify. In this woman’s case, a coworker technically complimented her, but her tone didn’t match her words, so she didn’t accept the compliment. Now that ...

Backhanded compliments like, "You have such a beautiful face! If you lost some weight you'd be so pretty," leave you in a tough position: Do you acknowledge that you're insulted? Or do you just ...