This rings true, but it can also depend on the manner in which a person pays the compliment. If it seems as though the person is expecting something in return then a compliment can have a sinister/slimy quality to it.
Aren't you a sly one, Gary? It's not a bad idea. He might get women flocking to him, but it's not because of him. It will be because of the puppy. Sure, it's a great ice-breaker, but you have to be able to get her attention away from the puppy.The most gorgeous guy doesn't stand a chance when his competition is a three month old Pug.
I mean, just look at this little guy! How can a creature look like Quasimodo and still be this adorable?