Do men find the word "cute" offensive?

[Nataly 38]

Is it just me, or do men have a real aversion to being called "cute"?? I don't get it - it's an endearing term.. Isn't it?? Ladies?? Calling a guy cute is most certainly not an insult when I say it.. What about everyone else? Thoughts?

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Is it just me, or do men have a real aversion to being called "cute"?? I don't get it - it's an endearing term.. Isn't it?? Ladies?? Calling a guy cute is most certainly not an insult when I say it.. What about everyone else? Thoughts?

It's a charged word with several connotations. I don't think a lot of teenaged heart throbs would mind being called cute and my guess is that even George Clooney isn't going to mind, but if a guy surrounds himself with a macho persona, he might be embarrassed by the term.

The other thing is the word carries a pretty heavy condescending tone which also is going to set some guys off.

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[Nataly 38]

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Is it just me, or do men have a real aversion to being called "cute"?? I don't get it - it's an endearing term.. Isn't it?? Ladies?? Calling a guy cute is most certainly not an insult when I say it.. What about everyone else? Thoughts?

It's a charged word with several connotations. I don't think a lot of teenaged heart throbs would mind being called cute and my guess is that even George Clooney isn't going to mind, but if a guy surrounds himself with a macho persona, he might be embarrassed by the term.

The other thing is the word carries a pretty heavy condescending tone which also is going to set some guys off.

Wow.. See, that's interesting.. Because when I say "cute" it's in NO WAY pejorative, condescending, or an assault on a guy's "macho-ness"..

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[BIGUN 1,298]

Cute butt - OK
Cute dick - not OK

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[Nataly 38]

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Cute butt - OK
Cute dick - not OK

Hmm.. Yes.. In that case, I see your point..

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[rehmwa 2]

whenever a woman (this was a long time ago) would say - 'you're cute' - that was a clear 'go' signal from her.

never had a condescending or negative connotation of that ever

(So I think it's great - it's always had a hugely positive connotation. In essence, she'd concluded she's really into me and let me know it)

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[mgregory 0]

I take it as a good thing.

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[Shotgun 1]

I think I mostly referred to guys as "cute" when I was really young (school-aged). And I don't think guys at that age minded.

At my age now, if I say a guy is "cute," it's probably someone way younger than I am. There just aren't any middle-aged men who seem "cute" to me. Not even George Clooney. (But I can think of a few other adjectives to describe him.)

[Heatmiser 0]

Yup. Offensive.



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[Smirniof 0]

Same like telling a male ...you're a nice guy ...but I am not gonna sleep with you :P

[VanillaSkyGirl 6]

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I think I mostly referred to guys as "cute" when I was really young (school-aged). And I don't think guys at that age minded.

At my age now, if I say a guy is "cute," it's probably someone way younger than I am. There just aren't any middle-aged men who seem "cute" to me. Not even George Clooney. (But I can think of a few other adjectives to describe him.)

I agree with this statement 100%.

The word "cute" can also sound condescending. It's just not a word that I would use to compliment a grown man.

[skyrider 0]

It's simple, because "Cute" is something you call a child, or a puppy, NOT a Man!

[Andy9o8 2]

I think it's cute that you ask.

[TrophyHusband 0]

nothing wrong with it. i would be very flattered if a woman thought i was cute. if its meant as a compliment and a guy takes offense to it, he probably has self esteem issues.

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[piisfish 140]

depends on how you say it.
if you say : "your'e cuuuuuuuuuute" in a girly voice, like you were looking at a teddy bear or the latest Hello Kitty it's not good
whereas if you say : "YOU are Cute" looking him straight in the eyes and scratching his torso with your nails, then it's OK

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[Squeak 17]

Cute...Ugly but interesting

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[JohnMitchell 16]

It's all in the inflection, the delivery, the intention. I don't care what a woman calls me if she uses the right kind of voice.

[Remster 30]

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depends on how you say it.
if you say : "your'e cuuuuuuuuuute" in a girly voice, like you were looking at a teddy bear or the latest Hello Kitty it's not good
whereas if you say : "YOU are Cute" looking him straight in the eyes and scratching his torso with your nails, then it's OK

Wow... The Schouisse may be on to something....

Remster

[Southern_Man 0]

I've been told I'm cute. I took it as a complement.

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[StangMan90 0]

If a woman says to me: "You're really cute!"
I'll say: "Thanks!"
If she says: "Your car is really cute!"
And I say: "Damn! Now I have to sell it. Interested?"
She'll probably think: "Oh, great, now he's trying to get cute with me."

Guys, there's no winning this one.

Joe

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[wildcard451 0]

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depends on how you say it.
if you say : "your'e cuuuuuuuuuute" in a girly voice, like you were looking at a teddy bear or the latest Hello Kitty it's not good
whereas if you say : "YOU are Cute" looking him straight in the eyes and scratching his torso with your nails, then it's OK

Wow... The Schouisse may be on to something....

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[happythoughts 0]

Puppies and the Boy-bands are "cute".

They are pleasant, attractive, cuddly, but undemanding
and non-aggressive. They give you love without
expectation. In other words, either neutered or somehow "friends".

Only non-adults are happy with "cute".

[GQ_jumper 4]

I don't see anything wrong with it. I here it a lot and I'm always flattered by it. Of course I should throw out the fact that I act like a 10 year old so it could very well be in a derogatory manner!

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