Sometimes men say such things as a genuine compliment. Sometimes they say them as a "come-on". Sometimes just because they are stupid and arrogant. Perhaps this guy was only trying to be nice.

From my own perspective, when a woman is attractive, it's difficult to ignore, though it implies no less respect (from me).

By the way, I checked your profile. You have a lot of smarts for one so attractive. Of course saying this, doesn't usually go over very well.

Anyway, good luck.

Larry Ansley