October 24, 2025 at 9:35 am

A Goth Went Out With Her Family In Her Dark Clothing, And Then An Older Woman Told Her How Beautiful She Is

by Matthew Gilligan

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Have you ever had a stranger compliment you and it really brightened up your day?

It’s a rare, but great thing!

And this person knows all about it.

Check out what they had to say on Reddit’s “Random Acts of Kindness” page.

I was told I looked beautiful by a lady I’d never met.

“I came to my local sports club with my family to support my teen nephew who has earned awards and medals for his sport.

They’re not too comfortable in their own skin…

I don’t go out very often, and I usually feel self-conscious because I like to wear my makeup and clothing that’s very goth, plus I’ve got a lot of piercings.

As the night was starting it was very busy and I did feel a bit ‘odd one out’.

What a nice surprise!

All of a sudden, a lady tapped me on the shoulder, she looked to be in her 40-50’s and she told me that I was really beautiful and how pretty I looked with my makeup on.

Never seen this person in my life but she gave the confidence boost that I didn’t know I needed.”

Let’s see what folks had to say about this on Reddit.

This person weighed in.

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Another individual shared their thoughts.

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This reader had a lot to say.

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And this Reddit user spoke up.

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A small compliment can go a long way!

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