These phrases may have sounded like a compliment to some unsuspecting souls a while ago. But it’s 2019 and no, adding “for a girl” after a compliment is not flattering whatsoever. If you’re still confused about what’s an acceptable way to commend women, here’s a handy guide on ‘compliments’ that are absolutely not compliments.

1.

So, being like other girls is a bad thing?

2. 

You’re just giving me more reasons to be angry.

3.

And you talk like an idiot.

4.

Am I supposed to tattoo it on my forehead?

5.

You’d sound nicer if you lost your voice.

6.

I wish we could treat this as a joke.

7.

They’re comfortable.

8.

I made a life. Doesn’t mean I can’t have a life.

9.

Nope. Still a girl. 

10.

You’d look even better if you disappeared.

11.

I like how you can tell me I should be a certain way and not another.

12.

Think before you speak.