Rikibeth @rikibeth.bsky.social

yeah if you’re looking that close at the necklace you are at risk of seeming like you’re staring at the bosom

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Dr. Rachel Schine @rachelschine.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 06, 2024 at 03:11 UTC

egad... (I think I've unwittingly rigged the system, I sometimes wear a very elaborate pendant-style octopus necklace that by far wins me the most comments from colleagues, often straight men, because octopuses are dope...)

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Mike Wiser @drmikewiser.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 06, 2024 at 03:09 UTC

Yep. It goes along with the general category of "only compliment things under someone's control". Same way with someone's selfie, complimenting the lighting or the framing or how happy they look is way less likely to be seen as creepy than complimenting their appearance/body/face.

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