Backhanded Bluff Tactics

When you want to compliment someone, but not too much.

Compliment with a Twist

Say: "Your outfit is really interesting."

Instead of: "Your outfit is really great."

Example: "Your outfit is really, really interesting."

Link to: Compliment With A Twist

Give Unsolicited Advice

Say: "I'm sure you'd really like it if you just tried it."

Instead of: "I think you should really do this."

Example: "I'm sure you'd really like it if you just tried it."

Link to: Unsolicited Advice

Make a Passive-Aggressive Request

Say: "I'm not saying you have to, but if you wanted to, you could really make my day."

Instead of: "Please do this for me."

Example: "I'm not saying you have to, but if you wanted to, you could really make my day."

Link to: Passive-Aggressive Requests