3. “I love the skirt you’re wearing!” (be specific)
Japanese women seem to react more favorably to a more specific expression such as “I love your X” than to a more general expression like “You look lovely!” Japanese women gave us logical explanations. “When he compliments me on something specific, I know it’s not just lip service,” stated a Japanese woman in her 20s. A woman in her 30s also said, “I dressed up for him, so I would love for him to say something specific about it.” If your girlfriend prefers clarity, she will also likely prefer a more specific compliment.