Is it offensive to compliment a woman on her looks ?

[KKOB]

Mr Carter-Silk, 57, stands accused of the most heinous of crimes. Of an act so foul that I hesitate to share it with you, dear reader. But share it I must. For this is a salutary tale of our times.

You may or may not know that there exists on the internet a tedious website called ‘LinkedIn’. It’s a networking site designed for thrusting professionals to be able to interact and do business with other thrusting professionals.

Being one of these creatures, Ms Proudman ‘reached out’ (as I believe it’s called these days) to Mr Carter-Silk, whom she didn’t know. He, being an accommodating sort, replied that he would be happy to ‘connect’.

He then took the liberty of expressing, by way of an ice-breaker, admiration for her photograph.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-3228538/SARAH-VINE-man-t-compliment-woman-human-race-deep-trouble.html

[usedbustickets]

A good question KKOB , my answer would be.

It would not be offensive if he has a proven track record of regularly complimenting men on their 'photograph' too... unlikely though as he would get some strange responses from men, including threats of physical violence too.  

[KKOB]

Do you ever get lonely on that little planet of yours ?  

[kawasakikid]

Mr. Alexander Carter-Silk must have muck in his eye.  I don’t think she is “stunning” at all.

[bewva]

What a load of 8ollox.
She is out for the publicity IMO

[kevin3]

  I think she may have damaged her career prospects. If she is that easily offended why did she

  post a well manicured portrait. I should think a lot of people would wary to share an office with her.

[Toky]

She needs to get over herself! Perhaps there's a bit of American in her as they are sooooooo sensative about everything.

[Menthol]

Casual sexism.
Similar to casual racism.
Too many of our generation think it is acceptable.

It isn't.

[KKOB]

Casual sexism.
Similar to casual racism.
Too many of our generation think it is acceptable.

It isn't.

Which generation ?

[Kevin Sowten]

Note to self - Never tell Aisha that she is looking gorgeous !