When somebody (notably those who are not male :P) complains about some aspect of their person what they really desire is to have that part of their personage complimented.
By inducing some sort of 'guilt' (for want of a better word) they hope to gain this from those who overhear their complaining.
Of course, this can put those around them at in a difficult position occasionally, as this compliment can come with added baggage.
So what winds up happens is the observing party can only offer a prudish disagreement with the complaint, leaving both dissatisfied.
So I propose that we sweep aside all this complicated crap and simply provide each other with little niceties, no strings attached.
This will revolutionise social interaction and make the world happier.
So ask and ye shall have.
xkcd poops on a variation of my idea (click for bigger):
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