We all know that a simple compliment can make someone’s day, but what happens when it goes horribly wrong? A 58-year-old man decided to compliment a young cashier on her looks, only to be met with a blank stare and a disgusted expression. He was just trying to be nice, but it seems like his gesture was not appreciated at all. Let’s dive into the story and find out what went down!
Sister Thinks He’s the AH

Complimenting the Cashier ♀️

Unexpected Reaction

Cashier Shuts Him Down

Confused by Her Reaction ♂️

Not Flirting, Just Complimenting ♂️

Questioning Himself

Edit: Defending His Actions ️

Trying to Be Nice

Compliment Gone Wrong: Who’s in the Wrong?
So, our 58-year-old protagonist thought he was just being kind by complimenting a young cashier on her looks, but her reaction was far from grateful. Instead, she seemed disgusted and even gave him a nasty look. His sister believes that he shouldn’t have commented on her appearance, especially considering their age difference. But he insists he wasn’t flirting and just wanted to be nice. So, who’s in the wrong here? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this sticky situation…
Man’s inappropriate behavior towards young cashier is called out. YTA

Complimenting someone’s appearance is okay, but age matters. YTA

Unwanted compliments at work – YTA comment shuts it down

Cashier receives heartwarming compliment, comment section shows appreciation ♥️
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Inappropriate compliment leads to YTA accusation

Women share their experiences of public discomfort with strangers

Man’s inappropriate comment to cashier leads to YTA judgement

Man gets called out for inappropriate comment towards cashier

Age difference made compliment seem creepy

Man’s compliment made cashier uncomfortable, called out for creepy behavior

Man hits on young cashier and brags about owning boats

Complimenting a cashier can be nice, but be mindful. YTA.

Elderly man’s compliment to cashier deemed inappropriate and creepy

Complimenting a young man? YTA according to this 57-year-old woman

Man crosses the line by hitting on cashier, gets called YTA

Compliment or pickup line? YTA learns the difference

A comment suggests OP has frontal lobe atrophy, YTA.

Compliment gone wrong? Phrasing is key

Man gets called out for inappropriate compliment. Yikes

Complimenting a young cashier can be uncomfortable and inappropriate. YTA.

Age is just a number, but this compliment was a mistake
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Man makes inappropriate comment to young cashier, called out for it.

Complimenting appearance at work is creepy and inappropriate

Age gap compliments can be uncomfortable, respect boundaries

Inappropriate compliment leads to YTA accusation

Complimenting a cashier is fine, but know where to stop

Complimenting someone at work can be creepy and inappropriate

Man receives backlash for inappropriate compliment to cashier

Customer crosses the line with a cashier, gets called out

Complimenting a cashier inappropriately earns YTA label and disgust

User calls out commenter for inappropriate behavior, YTA.

Man’s compliment to cashier backfires, called YTA for age difference.

Customer crosses a line, gets called out for inappropriate behavior

Man’s inappropriate behavior towards young cashier called out. YTA

Man accused of being sleazy for complimenting cashier

Man gets called out for inappropriate behavior towards cashier

Complimenting a cashier is nice, but don’t overdo it

Complimenting a female cashier can be creepy and uncomfortable

Man makes inappropriate comments to cashier and gets called out

User accuses man of creepy behavior towards young cashier

Inappropriate compliment to cashier leads to YTA judgement

“I own a boat” is not a compliment. YTA

Age-inappropriate compliment makes young cashier uncomfortable
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Complimenting teenage girls can be misinterpreted as flirting

Complimenting service workers can be inappropriate

Man’s ‘innocent’ compliment called out as creepy and cringe-worthy

Man’s inappropriate comment and entitlement towards young cashier

Man’s compliment to cashier gets creepy, entitled response. YTA.

Aggressive comment accuses man of being a creep
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Outdated compliment gets YTA label. Time to adapt, buddy!

Man’s creepy comment to cashier earns him YTA judgement

Complimenting women: The art of phrasing

Complimenting a cashier goes wrong. Yikes!
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Man’s inappropriate comment earns him YTA judgement

Cashier receives creepy compliment, commenter calls out inappropriate behavior.

Man’s entitled behavior towards cashier is called out. YTA

Man’s attempt to flirt with cashier backfires, called out for creepiness

Complimenting a young cashier’s looks? YTA and creepy

Compliment or creepy? Commenter deems it the latter. YTA

Complimenting strangers can make them uncomfortable

Inappropriate compliment leads to deserved backlash

Don’t linger to compliment someone just because they’re cute
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Man gets called out for inappropriate behavior towards cashier

Complimenting a cashier can be seen as flirting and uncomfortable

Tips for not being a creepy old man
