# Guys: what am I supposed to say when a fellow says "check out the hot chick" **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [March 19, 2011, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-what-am-i-supposed-to-say-when-a-fellow-says-check-out-the-hot-chick/575278 "2011-03-19T20:19:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2011, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-what-am-i-supposed-to-say-when-a-fellow-says-check-out-the-hot-chick/575278/21 "2011-03-19T22:48:27Z")
" I would if she asked me." ---
**Author:** ![billfish678](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7bcc69/32.png) [@billfish678](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/billfish678)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2011, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-what-am-i-supposed-to-say-when-a-fellow-says-check-out-the-hot-chick/575278/22 "2011-03-19T22:55:16Z")
If she looks over 18, say “too old” ---
**Author:** ![AClockworkMelon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aclockworkmelon/32/10803_2.png) [@AClockworkMelon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AClockworkMelon)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2011, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-what-am-i-supposed-to-say-when-a-fellow-says-check-out-the-hot-chick/575278/23 "2011-03-19T23:05:35Z")
> [@Eats\_Crayons](#): > > It’s in the delivery. “Wow, that woman is stunning!” comes across a lot less crass than “Check out the hot chick!” even though you may be thinking the same thing. Don’t do this. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2011, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-what-am-i-supposed-to-say-when-a-fellow-says-check-out-the-hot-chick/575278/24 "2011-03-19T23:07:13Z")
You don’t really have to say anything out loud to point out a chick, just a little head motion is sufficient. ---
**Author:** ![Shagnasty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9dc877/32.png) [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2011, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-what-am-i-supposed-to-say-when-a-fellow-says-check-out-the-hot-chick/575278/25 "2011-03-19T23:59:10Z")
There is nothing wrong with appreciating someone for their physical attributes. If she is older than 25, she probably has to work at it which is admirable. She might have a PhD too or that may be the only thing she is good at. Who cares? That is just guy talk but girls do it too. He doesn’t intend on either of you coming up with a gang rape plan. You don’t need to say anything. If you want say something witty, tell him you are seriously thinking about cutting down on the really hot ones because the fat chicks work it much harder in bed. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2011, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-what-am-i-supposed-to-say-when-a-fellow-says-check-out-the-hot-chick/575278/26 "2011-03-20T00:16:41Z")
Drooling and slobber is generally considered bad etiquette. Nothing wrong with a discreet glance. Women put a lot of time and effort into looking nice. It deserves some appreciation. ---
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2011, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-what-am-i-supposed-to-say-when-a-fellow-says-check-out-the-hot-chick/575278/27 "2011-03-20T00:23:06Z")
> [@Shagnasty](#): > > That is just guy talk but girls do it too. He doesn’t intend on either of you coming up with a gang rape plan. You don’t need to say anything. If you want say something witty, tell him you are seriously thinking about cutting down on the really hot ones because the fat chicks work it much harder in bed. …and follow that up with the witty thing, right? ---
**Author:** ![Don\_t\_Panic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/don_t_panic/32/398_2.png) [@Don\_t\_Panic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_t_Panic)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2011, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-what-am-i-supposed-to-say-when-a-fellow-says-check-out-the-hot-chick/575278/28 "2011-03-20T00:28:07Z")
“I wouldn’t kick her out of bed for farting.” ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2011, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-what-am-i-supposed-to-say-when-a-fellow-says-check-out-the-hot-chick/575278/29 "2011-03-20T00:57:00Z")
Suggested positive responses: Hmmmm MMMMM! Oh, mama (soft, low whistle) Ummmm-hmmmm Or, on the other hand: Not my type Seen better Jailbait Ehhhh ---
**Author:** ![hogarth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hogarth/32/1773_2.png) [@hogarth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hogarth)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2011, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-what-am-i-supposed-to-say-when-a-fellow-says-check-out-the-hot-chick/575278/30 "2011-03-20T01:01:01Z")
> [@kunilou](#): > > Suggested positive responses: > > Hmmmm > MMMMM! > Oh, mama > (soft, low whistle) > Ummmm-hmmmm > > Or, on the other hand: > Not my type > Seen better > Jailbait > Ehhhh You forgot: Va-va-va-voom!! ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2011, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-what-am-i-supposed-to-say-when-a-fellow-says-check-out-the-hot-chick/575278/31 "2011-03-20T01:04:13Z")
I think you’re expected to walk to her in a studly manner, tackle her to the floor and fuck the bejesus out of her. Then quietly walk back and proceed with your work as if nothing had happened. Or: “That’s my daughter.” ---
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2011, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-what-am-i-supposed-to-say-when-a-fellow-says-check-out-the-hot-chick/575278/32 "2011-03-20T01:05:42Z")
> [@panache45](#): > > I think you’re expected to walk to her in a studly manner, tackle her to the floor and fuck the bejesus out of her. Then quietly walk back and proceed with your work as if nothing had happened. > > Or: “That’s my daughter.” But not both, right? ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2011, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-what-am-i-supposed-to-say-when-a-fellow-says-check-out-the-hot-chick/575278/33 "2011-03-20T01:16:25Z")
Just invite all the dudes over to your mom’s basement for a rousing game of D&D. They’ll forget all about girls in no time. ---
**Author:** ![Kevbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e47774/32.png) [@Kevbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kevbo)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2011, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-what-am-i-supposed-to-say-when-a-fellow-says-check-out-the-hot-chick/575278/34 "2011-03-20T03:30:39Z")
“too tall, too pretty. I like short ugly girls, especially if they are mean.” ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Fight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/90ced4/32.png) [@Cat\_Fight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Fight)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2011, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-what-am-i-supposed-to-say-when-a-fellow-says-check-out-the-hot-chick/575278/35 "2011-03-20T04:06:47Z")
> [@Eats\_Crayons](#): > > It’s in the delivery. “Wow, that woman is stunning!” comes across a lot less crass than “Check out the hot chick!” even though you may be thinking the same thing. Instead of “look at those tits,” try “did you know Oprah says 80% of women don’t wear their right size of bra? I bet that lady got fitted at the department store!” ---
**Author:** ![Sophistry\_and\_Illusion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b3f665/32.png) [@Sophistry\_and\_Illusion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sophistry_and_Illusion)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2011, 7:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-what-am-i-supposed-to-say-when-a-fellow-says-check-out-the-hot-chick/575278/36 "2011-03-20T07:47:20Z")
[The Onion is always helpful here.](http://www.theonion.com/articles/how-about-the-rack-on-that-blonde,7230/) ---
**Author:** ![Autolycus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/22d042/32.png) [@Autolycus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Autolycus)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2011, 7:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-what-am-i-supposed-to-say-when-a-fellow-says-check-out-the-hot-chick/575278/37 "2011-03-20T07:57:14Z")
Serious answer: A short glance, with perhaps a soft grunt of approval should suffice to maintain harmonious relations. It would be awesome if you could make your eyes fall to the floor like the wolf in those old droopy-dog cartoons. ---
**Author:** ![shijinn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/cc9497/32.png) [@shijinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shijinn)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2011, 8:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-what-am-i-supposed-to-say-when-a-fellow-says-check-out-the-hot-chick/575278/38 "2011-03-20T08:14:47Z")
your friend was serving as the lookout. pack responsibilities dictate that you respond however you like and point out the next hot chick before he does. ---
**Author:** ![Isamu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/7c8e57/32.png) [@Isamu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isamu)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2011, 9:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-what-am-i-supposed-to-say-when-a-fellow-says-check-out-the-hot-chick/575278/39 "2011-03-20T09:22:13Z")
1. Open the set. 2. Establish rapport with AMOGs. 3. Neg her. 4. Establish social value. 5. Isolate. 6. Run routine. 7. Close. ---
**Author:** ![Superhal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2011, 10:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-what-am-i-supposed-to-say-when-a-fellow-says-check-out-the-hot-chick/575278/40 "2011-03-20T10:03:36Z")
Actually there’s a system of finely tuned responses that indicate: a. whether you agree that the woman is hot or not, and b. the degree of hotness/lack of hotness. If you disagree that the woman is hot, you can question the speaker’s taste, eyesight, desperation, etc. Usually, this leads to a funny series of male bonding jokes. If you agree that the woman is hot, it is polite to express how hot you think she is. On the other hand, since I’m married, my friends usually expect me to downplay any hotness as a show of respect to my spouse, which I usually do. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-what-am-i-supposed-to-say-when-a-fellow-says-check-out-the-hot-chick/575278.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-what-am-i-supposed-to-say-when-a-fellow-says-check-out-the-hot-chick/575278.md?page=3)