Re: Compliments from strangers.
I disagree - you dont give RIGHT only to your husband to pay you compliments. You are going to get complimented even if you wear hijab or not - coming from a woman or a man.
Personally, i have noticed complimenting women who wear hijabs - mashallah it brings out noor. Its beautiful and i wouldnt hesitate to compliment.
I have been stopped on the street once or twice and being told how the freckles look so nice blah blah. You didnt get yourself into that kind of situation but if it happens you jst say thank you and cut the confrontation short!