Two thoughts: There are plenty of other compliments to give. You’re a giver, you’re sweet, you make me laugh, you care, etc. And you see those occasionally. But add up all non-beauty compliments and they don’t number a tenth of beauty compliments.
Also, you rarely see men get or even give compliments (compared to women). Why is that?[/quote]
My guess would be that the women who compliment another woman’s looks will also be generous with compliments about other things, as well.
Some interesting stuff on Wikipedia about research that has been done on the gender and cultural differences regarding compliments…
And I *wish* that we could move beyond superficial appearance! But look at the comments from some of the Piggs (a more intellectual group, in general) about how a woman’s appearance is very important to them.
