+304 What are you supposed to say when someone says you're pretty? I mean, you can't say thank you because you really didn't have a hand in your genetics. You're pretty because your parents had sex, amirite?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Exactly; that's why I think looks are the least valid reason for egotism- they're an accident of genetics, not an accomplishment of yours. Try adopting an attitude of superiority about something you actually did, amirite?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Well unless you had plastic surgery... besides looking "pretty" isn't limited to looking good. It means you're dressed well and have all your stuff taken care of. Like not too much make up and you're hairs not messy and what such

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Staying healthy and having a good sense in dressing yourself helps as much as genetics, I think.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

True but your physique, hair, how you dress, and kinda your face(if you use makeup) are under your control.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

You thank them for the compliment.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

you say "go thank my parents" then do a -creepy smile-

by Anonymous 13 years ago

well I'm naturally very ugly but have a good hair cut, so I'd thank my hair dresser.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

You could just say "thanks." Even though it's not a matter of skill, it's still a compliment.

by Anonymous 13 years ago