"So Many" People Have Said This To Halle Bailey, But She Doesn't Know If It's A Compliment Or An Insult

Halle concluded her story there, but the question remains: Is saying someone looks prettier in person a compliment or an insult? I think it could be both, depending on the person's tone and genuineness.

Here's how I see it:

A) Compliment: someone was blown away by your beauty because the photos they've seen of you online didn't do you justice. It doesn't mean the photos you've shared are ugly, but nothing compares to the real thing.

OR

B) Insult: someone was surprised by your appearance because the images they've seen of you in the past weren't that flattering, but now that they've seen you in person, their opinion of your beauty has completely changed.