backhanded compliments
Why does every compliment have to be followed with an insult... It's becoming quite funny.
Today I'm minding my own business when a woman comes up to me and says, "Hi Sharon, looks like you're loosing weight... I can see it in your face" I smile proudly and say thanks I'm trying. She follows it up with "most people are upset to see it only in their face, but don't worry it's a start" HA... that was a good one :) you got me!
Anther time, I was at a work party. This man/boy, maybe 24 years old that I didn't know starts talking to me and following me around... I'm thinking "oh yeah, I'm over thirty and I still got it" Later when I explain tactfully that I am not interested he says "that's ok I really wanted your friend but I figured you were obtainable since you're older..." the worst part is my friend is older then me!
About a year and a half ago, shortly after having the baby a "friend" comes up to me and proceeds to tell me that I am dressing all wrong for my body type. OK OK, momhood had taken it's toll in my style by then so I sit back and listen to his advise... he then DRAWS a picture of my body type!!! no kidding, DRAWS IT... a lumpy potato sack looking thing, and tells me that if I wore more baby doll shirts and flared pants I can cover that shape! Click here to see the actual drawings from him. He ends this lesson in style by telling me, I am a "hippy" girl and he doesn't believe that will be going away anytime soon. alrighty then, I did just have a baby there "friend"!
ok then... thank you folks, really you're too kind.
Today I'm minding my own business when a woman comes up to me and says, "Hi Sharon, looks like you're loosing weight... I can see it in your face" I smile proudly and say thanks I'm trying. She follows it up with "most people are upset to see it only in their face, but don't worry it's a start" HA... that was a good one :) you got me!
Anther time, I was at a work party. This man/boy, maybe 24 years old that I didn't know starts talking to me and following me around... I'm thinking "oh yeah, I'm over thirty and I still got it" Later when I explain tactfully that I am not interested he says "that's ok I really wanted your friend but I figured you were obtainable since you're older..." the worst part is my friend is older then me!
About a year and a half ago, shortly after having the baby a "friend" comes up to me and proceeds to tell me that I am dressing all wrong for my body type. OK OK, momhood had taken it's toll in my style by then so I sit back and listen to his advise... he then DRAWS a picture of my body type!!! no kidding, DRAWS IT... a lumpy potato sack looking thing, and tells me that if I wore more baby doll shirts and flared pants I can cover that shape! Click here to see the actual drawings from him. He ends this lesson in style by telling me, I am a "hippy" girl and he doesn't believe that will be going away anytime soon. alrighty then, I did just have a baby there "friend"!
ok then... thank you folks, really you're too kind.
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Are you kidding me? This guy seriously drew that pic for you right after you had the baby. I would have tore that guy's sack right off! I hope you did.
I know right! Somehow he thought that was acceptable... His wife is having a baby now. Hope he's a bit kinder to her.
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this was a freakin' riot - and I know exactly what you mean - I have a friend at work who sometimes gives me a soft concerned look and says "Dorothy darlin" - I always know trouble is coming when she starts off this way - and continues on with "your hair - what's up with that?" or "you really are putting on some weight aren't you?" or "what's the matter? - you're looking so haggard - aren't you feeling well?" - or "you really need to watch those wrinkle lines on your forehead - you know they make you look old" (watch them - how? - by holding a mirror to my head all day? - AND I am 52 for gripes sake) or "if you acted more interested or dressed a little more modern (talking hoochie here...)you would surely be able to attract a nice man...." (Wow - Great - can't wait to see who I would catch!!!) Jeez... - and she really believes she is being helpful.... Now mind you - this woman is about 50 - 75 lbs overweight and has hair that has been known to stick straight up in the air or be dyed bright red at any given time... So - thank you thank you thank you very much....don't call me - really - I'll call you....
Guy at Work: Here...I saw this book at a sale and thought of you. (hands me the book)
Me: Thanks!
Book title: A cheapskate's guide to Walt Disney World.
Oh, and I'm not THAT much older than you! ;)
I know ... I feel like we're the same age, and we basically are. It's just the point that he assumed I was SOOOOO much older. This dude needs lessons on what not to say. Dummy's for dummys.
In your defense, though, it's not like you've received an AARP membership in the mail.
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