Is skinny always considered a compliment?

If somebody compliment a person for being skinny, they mean it. But is it in physical sense a compliment, depends on what the person like to be or like to see in others. Maybe they like a certain figure or shape in selves. And does also depend on their and gender. For a young person it is nice to be kind of skinny but for an adult it is better if they are more full. We go back to how the person view things. And being skinny is nice. Some see it as attractive some not. So, it could be a compliment and it could be not. Being skinny could be nice if the person is taking of them selves in everyday and eating balanced food. but if the have a eating disorder, which help them stay skinny, could be hard on themselves. So, it could be a compliment for people who likes it that way. .

Not always, sometimes it can be very harmful, coming from someone who has been underweight my whole life. Being called skinny can hurt just as much as being called fat, and people don’t always realize that. Even if it was meant as a compliment, commenting on someone’s weight (unless it’s a special situation) is kind of a mixed message anyway, because it means you were looking at/judging their weight anyway. This is just my take on it, and not meant as hate at all. Compliments are always wonderful and makes everybody feel special, just be mindful of what you’re saying 💛

No there is such thing as skinny shaming The below story is taken from https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/the-womens-blog-with-jane-martinson/2013/aug/05/skinny-shaming-fat-size-appearance: A few years ago when I worked in publishing, we'd gather for weekly commissioning meetings in the boardroom. There would be platters of pastries along the table. A senior colleague – a lovely woman in her 50s – would always urge me, loudly, to have a croissant. She would prod me in the side, in a friendly manner, and say: "Look, she's nothing but skin and bone!" The fact that I was deeply anorexic and that she was overweight is irrelevant. She was drawing attention to my size in a way that would have been unacceptable had I done the same to her. I'm aware I'm skating on thin ice: what could be more irritating than a thin person describing another person as fat? And yet – for a moment – think about how we describe thinness: skinny, angular, emaciated, bony, skeletal, lollipop-head. These terms are batted about in the media quite casually, without the caution we must now use in our references to fat. I happen to find the term "skinny" offensive, but of course that's foolish. You're lucky to be thin, you think, rolling your eyes.

Not always! There are people who call someone "hey skinny!" with rude intentions just as calling someone "hey fatty!". Rude people will always exist. It take a huge amount of courage to be proud of who you are and ignore those people. Sometimes people will say "Whoah, you look skinnier.." because they notice some changes and their reaction will either be surprised or worried (depends). It's yours to judge! I personally take it as a compliment when people tell me I look skinnier because I've been trying to workout more, but I also take it as a compliment when someone tells me I look chubbier cause I know it's still me and I'm still healthy. People have different body types, prefer different body types, but remember that everyone is beautiful. Don't force yourself to be someone else, and always remember to take care of yourself! Much love!

For some people it can be but for others it can be insulting or hurtful, depends how it is used when speaking to someone and also not knowing if they have a eating disorder. They could be anorexic , or suffer with bulimia , also some do not have money to eat on so they could be skinny for that reason. It is very hard to know what someone is going through so we want to assume they love being skinny but in reality they are hurting possibly. We have to work on how we speak to others and try to get too know them before we speak because words can hurt even if we mean nothing by our words.

I would never see skinny as a compliment. As someone who volunteers at a hospice I see people literally waste away. It's awful to see. I also associate being skinny with being stressed as at a time in my life when I was very stressed I lost a lot of weight. Now that is not to say that you are not beautiful if you are skinny but it really depends on your perception of what the word means. That's the issue with adjectives, they don't mean the same thing for everyone. However, for me, skinny means emaciated and overly thin.

It depends. But all sizes are beautiful, I know it sounds cliche. But everyone has their own preferences. So some people might say that for a compliment, some other might not. But seriously what is important you love yourself skinny or not. Just don't think so much if people say something about your look. We all just need to stay healthy. Beauty come along when you are healthy. With whatever your sizes. So don't think too much about it. If you love being skinny. Then stay like that. Just don't suffer to be very skinny. Just have a healthy life and body. I hope it helps.

Being skinny in modern culture is viewed as something that everyone should be. Don’t listen to this culture. Be the shape, size, color, or mood you think fits you. Being skinny should have nothing to do with how you are viewed in society. Be the person you were born to be and never let anyone try to conform you to a certain size. You are beautiful no matter what and should never view yourself as anything less. Let the world know that whatever size you are is a compliment. You are a complement to the world so let the world know it.

It depends, a lot of the time it can be a compliment but sometimes it may be in regards to your health getting worse. How you feel when you get called skinny is an important factor too so try thinking about it. Everyone feels different ways and goes through different things so in some cases skinny may not be a compliment because they feel like they are being lied to and they want to be perfect or they just want someone to notice that they are screaming out for help. This is NOT attention seeking just to clarify. So the answer to your question is no it is not always a compliment, it can be a concern, an insult and so much more

As meaning of every sentence or phrase depends on situation, also meaining of sentence that you are skinny depends on situation, in which context it was said, in which connotation it was said, by who it was said, where it was said, when it was said and so on. For example, if you are among overweight people who adore being overweight and see being overweight as something desirable, there being skinny wouldn't be considered a compliment but just a remark which can show that you don't fit into their group. If you are among people who value being skinny, above mentioned sentence could be considered a compliment.

Through my experience, no, although it is most of the time. People can use it to tease you for not being politicly correct enough, or tease you if you are very body-positive. It can also just be served plain. Someone may tell you you are skinny, and need to eat more to be pretty. As someone who has gone through the hell that is anorexia, this happens a lot. It is deliverd more freely then calling someone fat though, no one will frown upon you for saying someone needs to eat more. It is hard to wield the word as a weopon though.

Sometimes it can be. Other times it can be taken too far and can disregard others' feelings. Although people use it to show that they've noticed if you lost weight, It can make skinnier people feel like they aren't allowed to have body issues just because they are skinny. In my experience, it can be hurtful when comments about needing to 'eat a burger' or 'to put some meat on those bones' gets tossed around. I understand that people are trying to stop fat-shaming, but it is just as hurtful when you make comments towards skinnier girls just to make others feel better.

"Skinny" is not always a compliment. "Skinny" can be a great goal or a great accomplishment for a person. But it can also be an unhealthy burden. If being "skinny" and healthy would make you happy, you should be skinny and healthy. If being "big" and healthy would make you happy, you should be big and healthy. The key words should be happy and healthy. Not "skinny". It's a shame that society has played such a role in what so many of us feel should make us happy. That should be a decision we make all on our own.

Not always. It is a subjective term that can be interpreted in various ways. Assuming that someone will take it as a compliment may cause them to be offended. Realizing that people have different perspectives than yours is key to providing empathetic replies. Being able to put yourself in someone's shoes and try to understand how they feel is the first step to becoming a good listener. By inserting your opinion on whether skinny is considered a compliment, you are undermining the person's opinion. You should recognize someone's opinion and respectfully acknowledge it without imposing your perspective on it.

No. There are many cultures across the world that appreciate folks by various different sizes. There's a phrase 'different strokes for different folks' that really says that different types of people may take it as a compliment and other may take not. Especially in Westernized countries, tv and commercial media more times than not portray thin models, which often influences others to think that receiving a compliment of being skinny would be a compliment. Being labeled as skinny may even trigger some individuals to think they look un-healthy. This is a tough one, but often when someone makes a comment you can pay attention to the tone of the comment and use your own intuition to determine the meaning behind the comment.

No, not necessarily. Especially if you are the skinny person who is receiving the comment. Many times skinny people cannot gain additional weight no matter how much they eat. Even lifting weights and shifting your diet to grow denser muscle and thickness is a ton of work for someone who is skinny. If they stop lifting weights, the muscle mass and thickness they gained will disappear quickly. If you are a skinny person who is being called skinny as a compliment, and you work your butt off to try to gain weight and muscle mass, but it is extremely hard for you to achieve, then being called "skinny" is not so much of a compliment.

No, not at all. It is a big misconception that "skinny" is a positive thing to say to someone because of how much our media endorses the beauty standard of women who are on the skinnier side. However, some people hate to be skinny. They might consider it to be unattractive and not like their body type at all. Hearing from others that "they are so skinny" even though the person saying it doesn't mean it in a bad way can be detrimental to their self-esteem and body image. Also, no one wants to be called out on their appearance- skinny or not, it's better to compliment people differently, like you can say "you're so pretty" or focus on a non-physical attribute

Skinny can often be a compliment, but could also be an insult - it's often in how someone says it. Compliments about things being stereotypically good (such as being skinny) are often honest, so you should take it as such. In my experience, skinny is always a compliment. But if you find yourself developing anorexia (an eating disorder) you should contact a helpline or therapist when possible. Some signs and/or symptoms of anorexia involve: -Lower than average weight for your age -Missing meals or avoiding foods you might see as fattening -Believing yourself to be fat when you are average or under average weight -Feeling lightheaded, dizzy, experiencing dryer skin or hair loss But however your weight may be, it's always important to know that you should always be happy with your body - though make sure that you are being healthy as well.

This question is subjective. It depends on the person. Body image is an ongoing issue. To best answer this question I believe being healthy is the best compliment. Some people can be skinny but not healthy and that is not so good. The same can be said, with being big exterior wise the person may not receive compliments but they can be a healthy person. In my opinion being healthy regardless of the exterior look that is considered the best compliment. I know a lot of people have difficulty losing weight, gaining weight, maintaining weight but at the end of the day it is important be healthy.

Skinny is definitely NOT a term that can always be considered as a compliment. Calling another skinny, can be a risky situation. This is because: it can make someone’s day, as well as completely ruin someone’s week, and just as well as not bother them at all! It’s risky because depending on the person it’s being told to, and the implication used, it can really take any kind of turn. It’s not a naughty word and it’s ok to use it, but you just have to make sure you use it wisely and at the right time. And if you’re able to do that, it can be used as a proper compliment. But if it’s used without any thought, without any consideration of someone’s past then all it is; is an insult, or commentary that is unnecessary.

I don't know. I think no one should be called skinny. The world sees skinny as a good thing, but it shouldn't be. Everyone is beautiful no matter how you look. When someone says someone is skinny, it can make a lot of people insecure. Even the person who got the compliment. If someone has an eating disorder like anorexia, and someone would say they're skinny. they would think that people like that and that they should eat less to be more skinny. This is of course totally wrong. So skinny is used as a compliment most of the time, but to be honest no one should even say it at all.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to comprehend what someone means when they use a specific word. "Skinny" is a word that has flexible connotations, and thus, when someone says that another person is "skinny", it can be tricky to read whether they are complimenting the other person, stating what they see as being a neutral or objective "fact" about the person, or even using the term in an unflattering way towards that person. Because different cultures and subcultures place different value on different body types, it can be hard to know what is meant by the word "skinny" without observing the surrounding context. However, it may not be prudent to always presuppose what a person means when they use a particular word, even when context is given. In fact, when in doubt, it may be best to ask the person how they mean what they are saying. You can ask a person what they mean by the word "skinny" with questions such as, "Is that a compliment?", "Are you complimenting me?", or simply, "What do you mean by that?"

It really depends on the persons intentions. They could of course mean it as a compliment, but the person receiving it may not feel comfortable having their appearance commented on. It really depends on alot of factors - If you know that somebody has been working on losing weight and they'd appreciate being told that they look slimmer then i'd say it is acceptable but then again, if you don't know if the person would actually like to have their appearance judged it is better off not sharing your opinion or view even if it's meant with good intent. Alot of people can feel uncomfortable having their physical appearance commented on and you could inadvertently make that person feel distressed.

Well I think it depends on how you feel. If you generally like being called skinny and it makes you feel good then it is for you. But if you feel almost attacked or even unhappy hearing it then no it isn't. It ultimately depends on you, and that is okay. Some people love being called skinny because it makes them feel either happier or even included. Some see also as a label which they hate. Overall if it does bother you or someone, make it known that you do not like it, or even ask someone if it is okay to call them that. We never know how one may take in the word "skinny".

This is a question everyone answers differently. In my opinion, skinny isn't a compliment. It enforces the stereotype that you have to be skinny to be good looking or attractive. If someone told you "you are fat", you wouldn't take it as a compliment because society made it a bad thing to be when [it isn't]. The double standard is ridiculous and should be abolished because ALL bodies are valid. Never comment on someones body.

No, skinny is not always considered a compliment. Being called skinny to can be offensive and hurtful to some people. Some people have different backgrounds, disorders, and experiences that can cause this "compliment" to cause them anxiety and stress. This can include, but is not limited to, eating disorders, bullying, judging. Yes, some people take it a compliment, but it is important to consider this before giving someone a comment about being skinny. Everybody has different goals and views on how their body looks and how they feel about their body, so making certain comments can make them second-guess their self-esteem and value.

No its not some people might have eating disorders and might not want you to comment on how skinny they are. This could lead to insecurities and depression and also many other things. Make sure that you are always trying to make people feel good about themselves and avoid self damaging thoughts. Love them for who they are and nothing less love them for there personality and not their looks. Never let someone thing constant bad thought about themselves let them think positive thoughts and let them feel positive emotions its better for there heath and their body. Don't let people dwell about themselves boost them up

At the end of the day, it depends on the tone and opinion of the person. Words are a double edged sword. But either way, you shouldn't let those words get to you. Compliments are nice. Insults are hurtful. But don't let them get to your head. People can be concerned, but they can also be nosy. It shouldn't matter if someone else has an opinion on your body. They should keep it to themselves because it's *your* body. As long as you are healthy, their opinions are irrelevant. "Those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."

The word "always" is always contradictory to reality, that is, it's not always true. Being called skinny depends if you "healthily-skinny" or "unhealthily skinny". And skinny isn't a word people use in a civilized world. Instead of "fat" or "skinny", use "plus-size" and "small-size" for not hurting people's sentiments or triggering them. Skinny mostly explains that you are unrealistically thin, and you are not eating enough and/or exercising a lot more than you should. So most probably it's not a compliment at all. It's more of an insult, shoving down people's will power, and also making them believe that they aren't beautiful the way they are. If you need compliments, they are wayyyyy better words, beautiful for one.

I have a complicated relationship with this term as a compliment. On one hand, I appreciate that the general societal meaning is to say that someone looks good, especially when the compliment is from one woman to another. However, I HATE giving this as a compliment because everytime I receive it, I am happy that someone thinks that but it also reinforces my mindset that I should keep losing weight. Furthermore, I go through stages where I think I look too skinny (my body dysmorphia is SEVERE) or when I know that my body fat percentage is too low. If I am at a point in time when I haven't had my period in six months and I know I am not healthy, the "compliment" becomes a hinderance to health, because I wonder if I won't be considered attractive if I am not skinny anymore. Overall, I would take someone telling you this as a compliment because it is usually said as a compliment, but DO NOT tell someone else this. In general, I would refrain from making comments about someone's appearance they don't actively control. Stick to character compliments like "You are such an amazing friend/person/etc." or "I love how you are so friendly and open" etc. Overall "you're beautiful" or "your outfit is cool!" or other things like makeup or hair that are either very general or something they are in control of and chose are usually a good compliment as well.