4 things Not to Say to White People About their Appearance!

Wow, looking good, you been working out?

The fact is, it is very hard to communicate with Caucasians, especially if you are from a foreign country where people tend to say what they men directly. A direct  approach will most likely offend most Caucasians. It is better that you try to say what you need to say as delicately as possible. Here are 4 common phrases from Real Simple.com that will often illicit a different reaction than intended.

Some things should never be said―like these phrases. Here, what to say instead.

1. You look tired.
Why: It implies she doesn’t look good.
Instead say: “Is everything OK?” We often blurt the “tired” comment when we get the sense that the other person feels out of sorts. So just ask.

2. Wow, you’ve lost a ton of weight!
Why: To a newly trim person, it might give the impression that she used to look unattractive.
Instead say: “You look fantastic.” And leave it at that. If you’re curious about how she got so svelte, add, “What’s your secret?”

3. You look good for your age.
Why: Anything with a caveat like this is rude. It's saying, "You look great―compared with other old people. It's amazing you have all your own teeth."
Instead say: “You look great.”

4. I could never wear that.
Why: It can be misunderstood as a criticism. (“I could never wear that because it’s so ugly.”)
Instead say: “You look so good in skinny jeans.” If you slip, say something like “I could never wear that…because I wasn’t blessed with your long legs.

Source: Expert, Clinton Kelly, cohost of the TLC show, What Not to Wear. 

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