A left-handed compliment is a criticism couched as a compliment, a compliment with two meanings, one of which is unflattering to the receiver. It is also known as a backhanded compliment.
Examples:
- You are very competent for someone so inexperienced.
- That dress is really sharp. It really makes you look so slim!
- You have such nice handwriting for a left-hander
- Your son is more handsome than I would have expected
If you come across any more good examples, please post them as comments below.
Left handed batters are closer to first base.
You are an attractive older woman.
You are a very attractive woman. I’m sure you must have been really beautiful when you were young.
You have so much dexterity with your left hand …
I normally don’t take such a dim view of someone who appears so bright.
For a lefty, your handwriting is gorgeous. 🤣
Why we are left-handed or right-handed? According to new scientific research, it would not be the brain, but the spinal cord, which would determine that we use the left or right preferably.
https://everydayscience.blog/scientific-reason-why-some-peoples-are-left-handed/
According to whom, Anees? 🤔
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There are two other activities that I can add as a left handed. As a past athlete, putting left foot on starting block. Also, playing guitar left handed.
Hi! I kick a football (and soccer ball) with my left leg. 🙂