Either way, that was kind of a dick thing to say. Damn.

I don't think it was the mistake that caused them to look at you funny. I think they'd have looked at you that way if you'd said what you wanted to say.

Way to be judgmental, asshat. And in public too. Poor girl.

Your imagined sentence is even worse than what you managed to say.

That could have turned into you teaching her what you like so she could improve. YDI for going about this all wrong.

you could have started cute kissing lessons right there and instead you opened your mouth to ruin the moment. always think, will this comment be kind and lead to more communication or can this hurt the conversation and leave me looking like an ass. takes 5 seconds or 3 deep breaths

Mistakes happen, we all make the occasional verbal gaffe. Don't let that stop you from speaking your mind.