A WITHERING, up-and-down glance from another woman is more validating than any spoken compliment, women have confirmed.

While remarks such as ‘you look nice’ or ‘I love your outfit’ may sound flattering, women have admitted that no praise is higher than the narrowing of the eyes which suggests her presence is being perceived as a genuine threat.

Hannah Tomlinson said: “Last week a woman in Pret glowered at me like I’d just shagged her boyfriend. I’ve never felt hotter.

“Whereas yesterday my friend said my hair looked great, which was sweet but made me feel nothing. But then a girl shot me a sour look when she overheard how expensive my highlights were. I nearly wept from the rush of euphoria.

“Men don’t understand it. Their simple brains wrongfully think we love words of enouragement.

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