2007-02-02 04:46:41 · 17 answers · asked by stan n 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
In what context?
If you ask them out and they just say, "I'm flattered..." instead of just plain "Yes!", then it's not a good sign!
2007-02-02 04:54:08 · answer #1 · answered by kcbranaghsgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the American Heritage Dictionary online:
flat·ter 1 (flāt'ər) Pronunciation Key
v. flat·tered, flat·ter·ing, flat·ters
v. tr.
To compliment excessively and often insincerely, especially in order to win favor.
To please or gratify the vanity of: "What really flatters a man is that you think him worth flattering" (George Bernard Shaw).
To portray favorably: a photograph that flatters its subject.
To show off becomingly or advantageously.
2007-02-02 04:53:41 · answer #2 · answered by deena_want 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look up the definition of FLATTERED. It will be self explanatory.
2007-02-02 04:50:26 · answer #3 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He means that " if you make him mad " , then you "tick him off" . BUT it comes from the navy, when a man gets into trouble, the petty officer would put a mark beside his name, and "tick him off! ".
2016-05-24 05:27:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They mean you have said something nice about them that they appreciate and you have made them feel good.
2007-02-02 04:49:03 · answer #5 · answered by RangerEsq 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/flattered
2007-02-02 04:49:20 · answer #6 · answered by thuglife 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exactly what it says on the tin
2007-02-02 04:52:17 · answer #7 · answered by madfairy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were not expecting the compliment that you may have given them.
2007-02-02 04:48:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it just a nice way of telling that person u are shocked or surprised
2007-02-02 04:50:38 · answer #9 · answered by laydenirvine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are either being sarcastic, or they really enjoyed something you did or said!
2007-02-02 05:44:05 · answer #10 · answered by 80srock 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋