A left-handed compliment is a criticism couched as a compliment, a compliment with two meanings, one of which is unflattering to the receiver. It is also known as a backhanded compliment.
Examples:
- You are very competent for someone so inexperienced.
- That dress is really sharp. It really makes you look so slim!
- You have such nice handwriting for a left-hander
- Your son is more handsome than I would have expected
If you come across any more good examples, please post them as comments below.
I regret god why he created me left handed as. I cannot practice all my activities like eating or drinking…etc in Arab countries,🥹
Left handed people are the only ones in their right minds!
Left handed batters are closer to first base.
You have so much dexterity with your left hand …
I normally don’t take such a dim view of someone who appears so bright.
For a lefty, your handwriting is gorgeous. ?
Why we are left-handed or right-handed? According to new scientific research, it would not be the brain, but the spinal cord, which would determine that we use the left or right preferably.
https://everydayscience.blog/scientific-reason-why-some-peoples-are-left-handed/
According to whom, Anees? ?
The blog addresses is broken and now up for sale!
There are two other activities that I can add as a left handed. As a past athlete, putting left foot on starting block. Also, playing guitar left handed.
Hi! I kick a football (and soccer ball) with my left leg. ?