Quick one: navigating "isn't she beautiful" questions

[Black]

You just met a girl and the guy friend who is chasing her says to you "isn't she beautiful", everyone stops to listen to your answer.

A girl brings up that I went to this or that venue (with her) a month ago, busts my balls for the 11th time about "looking at the pretty girls" (we spoke about who was pretty because she brought it up). I say "I don't recall seeing a lot of pretty girls at X place". Her girl friend goes "Why, my friend here is very pretty isn't she?"

Yes and no are both bad. When it's a guy I guess I could deflect with "you really like her don't you" and put the spotlight on him.
. . .but when it's a girl? Ask her if she's attracted to her friend? haha

 

[topcat]

You just met a girl and the guy friend who is chasing her says to you "isn't she beautiful", everyone stops to listen to your answer.

Personally I'd answer this with a bored 'yeah she's pretty cute' and keep it moving.

A girl brings up that I went to this or that venue (with her) a month ago, busts my balls for the 11th time about "looking at the pretty girls" (we spoke about who was pretty because she brought it up). I say "I don't recall seeing a lot of pretty girls at X place". Her girl friend goes "Why, my friend here is very pretty isn't she?"

With this one if the friend is average looking or even fugly I'd say "yeah she's cute", in a warm and platonic way, as a girl would do if the question were put to her with regards to a friendzoned orbiter (not quite patronization, but almost).

If she is obviously good looking I'd say "yeah, she's not too bad" said nonchalantly with a wink and mischievous smirk, directed her way so she gets the subtext - "I'd smash".

That's just what I'd do though. Standby for more experienced wares.

Regards,

Topcat

 

[Black]

Awesome, thank you.

I've gotten very stingy about giving value/praise over this last year - in a paranoid kind of way.
Guess it's time to relax that a bit. . .

 

[Mr. oblivious]

Another alternative is too use the question to you advantage, use it to build a bit of mystery and gain control of the interaction for example if you think the girl is good looking you could say "I would have too see if your a good dancer first, let's go" or something to that element

 

[Franco]

Black,

There's already a few good answers here, especially if the girl isn't someone you're genuinely interested in. However, there are also other ways of approaching this one if you like the girl as well! If you want to avoid "biting" when girls are fishing for compliments, you can always return a different question or respond slyly about the intent behind the question.

i.e.:

Girl 1: Don't you think Girl 2 is beautiful?
You: Are you trying to play matchmaker with us right now?
Girl 2: *blushes*
Girl 1: Haha, nooo! I was just asking a question!

Girl 1: Don't you think Girl 2 is beautiful?
You: I think I have an even better and more fitting compliment for Girl 2, actually.
Girl: Oh really? Such as?
You: *Looking at Girl 2* She can find me later if she wants to know the answer.
Girl 2: *Smiles*
Girl 1: Haha, I see...!

There's all kinds of ways to handle this one that can be fun and lead to a good outcome. Feel free to experiment and see what works for you guys. =)

EDIT: I believe this is what Mr. oblivious was hinting at as well.

- Franco

 

[Black]

Thank you!

I like the matchmaker one.