A non-appearance compliment is any observation directed at a person's personality, intelligence, humor, ambition, or presence - and these categories consistently outperform appearance-based compliments in both sincerity and attraction.
A compliment in dating is most effective when it functions as evidence of observation rather than an expression of approval - and timing is the primary variable that determines which one it reads as.
A genuine compliment about a girl's eyes is a specific, observational statement that acknowledges something she likely notices herself but rarely hears described with real attention.
Reviving a dead conversation after days of silence requires a specific approach: re-enter with low pressure, high personality, and a clear reason for them to respond - not an apology for disappearing.
A "What's up?" text from someone you're interested in is a low-effort opener that puts the conversational weight entirely on you - how you respond determines whether the exchange dies or develops into something real.
