Cute Was Not on the List

FACTS CONSIDERED

The person asking walked past another grown man and directly called him “cute.”

RULING

This is a violation. In the Court’s fictional buddy context, “cute” is outside the approved compliment list. No stated exception applies. “Sharp,” “solid,” “clean,” “strong,” or “good-looking” would have passed inspection.

REMEDY

Use an approved compliment next time. No apology tour is needed; make the correction and continue walking.