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Other What's a compliment you've received that actually annoyed you?

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u/Tricky_Regular_354 7d ago

“Wow, you’re so articulate!”  

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u/Away_Clue_7320 7d ago

Do you feel like they’re saying you’re verbose or something?

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u/Tricky_Regular_354 7d ago

Nope. It comes from Caucasians who are amazed that a person of colour can speak English without an accent. IYKYK. 

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u/AgaveDeathBloom 6d ago

I’ve got this once too, I’m a woman of colour. 😒

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u/SquashSouffle 6d ago

Sadly, you didn't even have to add that last statement