got called "dapper"

[bmulford]

Originally Posted by whiteslashasian

I forgot to mention that almost every time I get the "dapper" compliment it's coming from a lady. Always a nice conversation starter

exactly the same with me. Women like that word. Its always meant as a compliment.

 

[Chargersfan]

How about 'douchebag'? It may not be complimentary, but it does seem far more appropriate...

you're welcome.

 

[mdg137]

Originally Posted by globetrotter

to me, dapper strikes me as sort of like "cute", or almost eccentric - maybe tom wolfe is dapper.

For me, that improves the compliment exponentially-- provided I am not actually dressed like Tom Wolfe... So few people dress well, for many it does seem eccentric.

 

[Styk33]

I didn't look at the date of the original post and was thinking to myself how I recall a very similar thread a few years ago. Funny how that worked out.

 

[sonlegoman]

You sure it wasn't "diaper?"

 

[David Reeves]

Originally Posted by whiteslashasian

I forgot to mention that almost every time I get the "dapper" compliment it's coming from a lady. Always a nice conversation starter

The first thing my Wife ever said to me was when she sat next to me and started the conversation with "you like a Dandy". At 26 at the time I was quite happy to take that as a compliment from a 19 year old.

Of course she never says anything nice to me anymore.......

The best compliment in terms of dress I ever got though was from an ancient Baroness that said I looked like a young Anthony Eden.

To the OP, You could look at both of these comments in a negative light. Same with the comment about being dapper. I think if you take offence at an older lady calling you dapper your probably actually a bit of a Queen.

 

[Crane's]

A sincere compliment is a sincere compliment. Take it and enjoy it. Who cares if it's dapper, dashing, debonair or just a plain old you look nice.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by Crane's

A sincere compliment is a sincere compliment. Take it and enjoy it. Who cares if it's dapper, dashing, debonair or just a plain old you look nice.
Well stated.

 

[mr monty]

Originally Posted by Crane's

A sincere compliment is a sincere compliment. Take it and enjoy it. Who cares if it's dapper, dashing, debonair or just a plain old you look nice.

+1 It means that you are looking better than most guys

 

[MillionaireTeacher]

Does anyone remember the "Dapper Bandit" from the 1980s?
America's Most Wanted

http://www.nytimes.com/1988/05/07/us...l?pagewanted=1