Backhanded compliments

[spt29970]

My all time favorite is "Great picture; you must have a great camera", to which I usually reply, "I tend to think of it as the photographer behind the lens". How about you, what are your favorite backhanded compliments?

 

[vladimir]

Cute kids; your wife must be very pretty.

 

[WarmWaterDiver]

I'll always take "He's smarter than he looks!"

especially at the card table, or contract negotiations table, etc.

 

[scottfiji]

hey Steve, I don't think back-handed compliment is the right term to use.
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I'm guessing the person who said that probably wanted to compliment you on your photo, and is also genuinely curious about the equipment you use, which probably is a much better camera than they have.

you do have a great camera!

now those other 2 examples, those are back-handed compliments for sure especially vlads

Scott

 

[Just another Cinderella]

Hey Steve
Nice pics for a Canon

 

[spt29970]

Backhanded or not, imagine telling an artist, " Awesome painting, you must have great brushes..."

 

[spt29970]

Hey Steve
Nice pics for a Canon

Good one!

 

[Buddha64]

My personnel favorite "WOW, your camera takes great pictures" I actually received that one