Funny Backhanded Compliments Novels & Stories

“Sounds like you’re dangerously close to complimenting me.” Zade scoffed. “Don’t let it get to your head,” he said, even though I could see the ghost of a smirk tugged at the corners of his lips. “It’s a one-time event. Like a comet.” That pulled a short laugh from me— more surprised than amused. “So you do have a sense of humor,” I gave him a look. “I was starting to think it was surgically removed at birth.” He shot me a sideways glance, his mouth twitching like he was holding back a smile.

Just a few seconds after he left, another one came over with three bottles of water which he dropped on the table in front of each of us with a grin as well. "The water is complimentary." He told us kindly. "Thank you." Raphael appreciated. "You have a lovely family by the way." He complimented before walking away and the booth went silent. What the hell?!!! Just when I was already starting to forget it, he just goes ahead and brings it right back up. I understand he was being or trying to be nice but he didn't even know if we were a family or not, he was just being nice though. What the fuck?! It was okay when I was the one who thought it because it wasn't this awkward but now it was and it

I smiled at her. "Come here," she said, spreading her arms wide for a hug. I went into it and hugged her tightly, needing the comfort and warmth that came with her embrace. I slowly pulled away, and she said, "You look great yourself." "Well, thank you," I replied with a smile. "You see? That wasn't so bad; you can also learn to give compliments too," she said sarcastically. I saw what she did there; she was just putting on an act to perhaps teach me a lesson.

He deadpans almost growling. My eyes grow big with sarcasm, “Sorry…just thought you liked to thoroughly enjoy the time you get to let your hair down…my mistake. I think you have something stuck up there behind you…” I point as I continue sipping my drink. He doesn’t get my joke at first as he looks behind him, “What?” “Oh…that stick…it’s so far…” I say seriously until I see his concerned expression drop to a pissed off look as he realizes I’m making fun of him.

He winked as he spoke, drawing a loud peel of laughter from his niece. ""You're outrageous, Aaron, but thank you for the back handed compliment. I know you adore Dad and Uncle Andrei, despite your grumbling."

I kiss his back instead. "Nah, I think you grew shorter last night" I gasp, pretending to be offended. "I'm tall, I'm not just tall enough to kiss a giant like you on the forehead" "Giant?" he chuckles and turns around facing me. "What other new mame are you going to give me" "Well I have many others, like bricky, as in you're tough like a brick" I laugh alone at my joke "Or boo boo bear, I think I watched that in a cartoon"

I playfully roll my eyes at him, ensuring he sees me roll my eyes, “why, what did I do now?” He asks, “don’t you know that when someone compliments you, you’re supposed to return the compliment” I say playfully. To be honest I don’t really mind that he didn’t compliment me back, I just want to prolong the conversation with him; it’s rather fun being with him.

"Ms. Eva, I know what you're thinking. You and I are the same kind of people. I also like getting close to those who already have mates." I instantly understood what he was trying to do and smiled in cooperation. "Apologize to Zach. What right do you have to hit someone for no reason?" Liam gave a cold laugh, pointing at Zach and speaking one word at a time. "Lily, you want me to apologize to him? Are you out of your mind?" I waved my hand dismissively, acting completely unbothered. "What's wrong, Liam? Doesn't this scene feel familiar to you? I'm only giving back to you the exact words you once gave me."

The exclamation mark then transformed into an image: a thumbs-down sign, clearly conveying mockery. Underneath the image was a message: "Improve your skills before coming back. You're embarrassing yourself!"

He gestures toward North with his chin. North scoffs. "Gee, thanks. What a compliment." "It’s a fair assessment," I say, smirking. "But they’re ancient, Achilles. So is their wisdom." North bursts into laughter. "Oh, that’s rich! My love, did you just call them outdated in the most poetic way possible?"