| if they say you're down to earth
Posted: 11/6/2009 6:07:05 AM | Yes, I did a thread search, people have been telling each other what "down to earth" means on here for several years.
My question is: how many of you would translate "you seem really down to earth" as "you seem really down to earth", versus:
"I think I better offer you a compliment and that's one all women like"
"I'm a guy who's looking for a down to earth woman - do you answer to that?"
"I'm a guy who considers myself very down to earth - isn't that attractive?"
I'm starting to think that "you seem very X" means "I'm very X myself" in a lot of these initial messages. | |
|
| if they say you're down to earth
Posted: 11/6/2009 6:14:20 AM | I don't understand why people, when given a compliment, can't simply accept it at face value. To me, "down to earth" means simply approachable... low maintainance.
Why read more into it? | |
|
| if they say you're down to earth
Posted: 11/6/2009 6:21:32 AM | | Yes i agree,I always take it as a compliment.It simply means your coming across as having your head screwed on. :) | |
|
| if they say you're down to earth
Posted: 11/6/2009 6:22:43 AM | | I agree, I wouldn't read more into it. The thing is, some men enjoy a woman with long nails, who gets dolled up, puts on make-up, very feminine. Some prefer a woman who is wearing sneakers and doesn't own a make-up kit. The point is: Why would you change who you are to snag some guy, anyway? | |
|
| if they say you're down to earth
Posted: 11/6/2009 6:41:52 AM | | I would take "You're down to earth" as a compliment. I don't feel that way at times, my head is flying around, but it's nice to be perceived as down to earth, meaning to me that one has some common sense and speaks plainly. No bullsh*t. | |
|
| if they say you're down to earth
Posted: 11/6/2009 7:01:53 AM | It means you seem like a good normal well grounded gal. Trust me thats RARE on this site.
It is meant as a compliment always.
Cowboy | |
|
| |
| if they say you're down to earth
Posted: 11/6/2009 7:12:05 AM | Low maintenance, speaks her mind, straight shooter, direct, rational, not a slave of fashion, thinks for herself, etc
Definitely a complement | |
|
| if they say you're down to earth
Posted: 11/6/2009 7:22:32 AM | "down to earth" is going to mean different things to everyone..
However it would SEEM in a dating forum an implication that they are approachable, not so hoity-toity that you cant talk to them OR that they are "Puttin on the Ritz" and are high maintenance.
It's ALMOST as if it means the opposite of high maintenance.
Now I'm sure even the biggest high maintenance attentionwhores FEEL that in fact they are down to earth too.
Self-image is so subjective.
And I mean that in the most down to earth manner I can explain | |
|
| if they say you're down to earth
Posted: 11/6/2009 7:59:43 AM |
Low maintenance, speaks her mind, straight shooter, direct, rational, not a slave of fashion, thinks for herself, etc
I see this as very subjective, another word that needs to be defined, low maintenance...
Just because a woman wears make up, can take care of her hair doesn't make her high maintenance... I can do all that, look great when it's a good time, yet be out fishing at 4 am, bait my own hook, build things, have more power tools then a lot of men, obviously think for myself...
However someone said "normal" what the heck is normal???
I love to garden, camp, boat, but also love to take note of fashion, then do my own thing...
I have often been told I am down to earth, but I am sure it is because I am easily approachable, and don't judge people unless they go out of their way for me to take notice...
Down to earth can mean a lot of things... | |
|
| if they say you're down to earth
Posted: 11/6/2009 8:01:53 AM |
My question is: how many of you would translate "you seem really down to earth" as "you seem really down to earth", versus:
...
I'm starting to think that "you seem very X" means "I'm very X myself" in a lot of these initial messages.
I translate it as them trying to make contact. It's just one of many polite ways of opening up a dialogue. If you're not down to earth like they've perceived, they will eventually figure it out. | |
|
| if they say you're down to earth
Posted: 11/6/2009 8:06:12 AM | Personally, I think it's one of those waaay over used cliches that too many people use. As such, I'll go with the:
"I think I better offer you a compliment and that's one all women like"
Surprisingly, many women write, "I'm down to earth" in their profiles. | |
|
| if they say you're down to earth
Posted: 11/6/2009 8:25:25 AM | | I've always interpreted "down to earth" to mean, "I have nothing specific or substantial to say, so I'm just going to toss out this inoffensive, generic, one-size-fits all phrase and hope it pans out." It's one of my least favorite phrases, and I assume anyone who uses it in a non-ironic fashion is dreadfully boring. | |
|
| |
| if they say you're down to earth
Posted: 11/6/2009 8:58:59 AM | Why do people feel the need to over think EVERYTHING???
Would you have preferred...You're one sexy B*tch! | |
|
| if they say you're down to earth
Posted: 11/6/2009 9:27:19 AM | i love the way so many of you saying 'don't read more into it' are reading so much more into the op's question. that's so NOT down-to-earth of you.
she's not some teenager obsessively chewing a simple statement from a boy: she's bringing up the word dance of early online communication for discussion, keyed to a statement that offers universal relatability in this forum.
that being said, of course people project their personalities on others, though the statement does speak to a certain approachability and accessibility. since so many men almost never get emailed back, any response that's not outright rejection could easily be seen as approachability.
for me, its overuse does make it nearly meaningless. funny how things get to the point where seeing ANY written statement that's not a cliche is cause for excitement. | |
|
| if they say you're down to earth
Posted: 11/6/2009 9:31:19 AM | "Down to earth" if it is said to either a man or woman means nothing more than this to me.
A person that is well grounded not phony, has their head on straigtht, deals with things as they come instead of creating drama they take care of the issue when it comes, they are comfortable in who and what they are.
I don't believe it has anything to do with high maintianence or not. I also think the term "high maintainence" is way over rated to subjective to give any real credence.
OP your choice to accept it or not as a compliment. Me personally I can't say it would be a big deal either way. | |
|
| if they say you're down to earth
Posted: 11/6/2009 10:07:11 AM | You do seem awfully riled up about this. Almost as tense as I was when I went through a phase where I got annoyed at everyone who asked me "How's it going?" when they obviously didn't want me to actually answer.
For the record, I would NOT say you seem to be down to earth. I'd say you seem to be up in New York. | |
|
| if they say you're down to earth
Posted: 11/6/2009 10:18:01 AM | | E, it could mean any of those things. The meaning is in the context. Usually, that becomes apparent over time. I suspect you're asking because you want to know what a specific person means by this. I can only tell you: (1) it will become apparent over time, (2) the fact you're asking means you have some doubts about the other person. | |
|
| if they say you're down to earth
Posted: 11/6/2009 10:51:00 AM | I think of soft furry animals and miniature marshmallows in my cocoa when I think of the phrase "down to earth". *puuulllleeeeaaasssee*
Anyhoo, I don't fly too close to the ground so there is that irritating feeling that there is a bee in your bonnet so that's me. Lmfaooooooooo | |
|
| |
Home
login 
