I realize it is not exactly where you intended the thread to go, but as a note in passing, I personally consider the adjective "cute" offensive. I mean, a slightly off color remark such as a "cute bum" is permissible, but to the extent that he referred to your FACE, it was, in my book, offensive. Pretty, beautiful, good looking, gorgeous, attractive, etc. etc. are fine, but "cute" is condescending and demeaning (in my book), so if somebody were to call me "cute", I would call it quits.