Is skinny always considered a compliment?

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."

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

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.

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?"

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.

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.

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.

not necessarily, it completely depends on how someone sees themselves. If they believe that they are skinny and they are comfortable with their bodies, they will likely view this as a compliment, equally, If they do not think they are skinny, but they want to be, saying that they are skinny could help their self esteem. However, many people struggle, or are self conscious about their body weight and how they look, therefore addressing this may upset them. Especially as some people struggle to gain weight, or believe that they are not "curvy" enough. another point to add is that many people do not think that having a slim body is a good thing, therefore suggesting that they are skinny, and that they should take that as a compliment, may even offend them.

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".

"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.