For
It can boost confidence and make them feel seen.
Against
It might reduce their value to only looks.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Good compliments are so important though because they make people feel good and can make their day so much better.”
“Now that I am out I am complimented on my looks at least twice a week and it doesn't get old.”
“Comments on someone's face or body should be saved for people you are close with”
“i can't recall a single time that a strange man has complimented my looks without it being creepy.”