Knowing what to call a guy is a little confusing, what with being told that they don’t want to be called “baby” or “honey” and then being told that they do.
Here’s a rundown of what you can call a guy without offending him.
The fact is, some guys like being called “adorable”, and some guys don’t.
So, the question is: do guys like to be called adorable?
Well, guys don’t really think about it that much, but you’ll find that at some level, they do.
If you ask a guy exactly what he thinks about being called “adorable”, he’ll likely say two things:
- he loves it
- he doesn’t know.
The fact of the matter is, many guys feel both positive and negative emotions when they hear the word “adorable”.
5 Reasons Some Guys Don’t Like Being Called Adorable
1. It’s not masculine.
Some guys feel that if they were called “adorable” that the word would be used as a synonym for feminine and they wouldn’t be taken seriously.
Every guy wants to feel manly, secure, and in control.
Being called “adorable” may make him feel otherwise.
2. It makes them feel obligated.
If you call a guy adorable, then the guy feels obligated to give satisfaction in some way to you or whoever you are with.
This is because he wants to satisfy you so badly that he doesn’t want to risk being called adorable again.
3. It’s not cool.
Most guys don’t like it when they’re told that they’re cute and adorable by girls (or girls trying to flirt with them).
This is because as men, they feel as though they should be able to take care of themselves, and do not wish to be viewed as un-masculine.
4. It’s an insult.
It can be insulting to a guy when he is told that he is “adorable” and is being used for your own benefit.
5. It hurts their pride
Sometimes guys feel inferior about themselves and may associate “adorable” with unmasculine behavior.
This is why you should never, ever call a guy “adorable” if:
1. You don’t know him very well and will probably never see him again.
2. He’s not your boyfriend. Even if you’re serious about the guy and he’s not your boyfriend, it may still be risky to call him “adorable”.
3. You want to show him off.
If you are hoping to show off your amazing masculine qualities that make him look weak in comparison, then you might be tempted to call him adorable.
4. You’re just kidding around.
Generally speaking, joking around is not appropriate when you’re flirting or talking with a guy that you’re interested in and just messing around to see what he thinks of it.
How to Tell If a Guy Likes Being Called Adorable
There are some things that can help indicate whether or not a guy likes it when he is called “adorable” by you.
- If you’re talking to a guy and he’s smiling while you call him “adorable”, then he likes it.
- If a guy says “I’m glad you think I’m adorable”.
- If a guy wants to be called adorable by other girls, but not by you.
- If you see a guy grinning, and he doesn’t know whether or not he should be happy about the term “adorable”.
What To Call Guys Instead of Adorable?
If you’re feeling weird about calling a guy “adorable”, or if you think it’s decorous to do so, there are lots of other words you can use.
You can always just call them by their name
No guy minds being called by his name.
This is because it’s the simplest way to identify someone, and everyone likes to be identified.
Anything other than adorable.
You can call a guy any other word that doesn’t make him feel awkward or inferior about himself.
If you’re having problems coming up with any names that don’t make him feel awkward or inferior, then you probably should just avoid calling him anything at all until you learn what he likes to be called.
You could even try something like, “Hey buddy!” which has the added benefit of sounding like you’re on a sitcom (and is also gender-neutral).
Handsome
Guys love being called handsome.
It’s not that they’re egotistical, but if you notice that he has good features, you might be tempted to say it.
It will make him feel good about himself, and he won’t feel as though he is being insulted or anything.
If you want to tell a guy you think is handsome, then all you have to do is tell him “you look handsome today.”
If he has good features, then it’s likely that the compliment will make him happy.
Final Thoughts
So, as you can see, guys typically don’t want to be called “adorable” or any other term that is negative toward their masculinity.
As a result, you will not be able to tell by how a guy reacts if he does or does not like being called “adorable”.
So, until a guy tells you what makes him feel good about himself, then you’re going to have to rely on the ways that you yourself feel comfortable calling him.
If you want to get the approval of a guy, then you may want to get a better understanding of what he likes to get called.
If you do this, then it will make it easier for you to flatter him without making him feel inferior about himself.