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27 Nov 2022
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How to describe a person who gives me the first impression that I don’t wanna get close to or even feel a little bit afraid of him/her with no offense
How to describe a person who gives me the first impression that I don’t wanna get close to or even feel a little bit afraid of him/her with no offense
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Here are some options:
"Creepy", "off-putting"
"weird", "dangerous", "intimidating", "threatening", "sinister".
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"Intimidating" is the least offensive of these options by the way.
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Thanks for your answer!
What if I want to say to that person honestly “I thought you were … but turns out you’re so nice.” ? How do I put it not offensive it may sound be? Could those words you mentioned earlier be used in such situation?
What if I want to say to that person honestly “I thought you were … but turns out you’re so nice.” ? How do I put it not offensive it may sound be? Could those words you mentioned earlier be used in such situation?
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@CarolGrace If you say "I thought you were a bit scary (or intimidating) when we first met, but it turns out you're so nice." they probably won't find that offensive, especially if they are a nice person as you say :D.
Most good-natured people would find that funny.
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