I wonder why it is that when women mistakenly ask if I'm pregnant, I feel it necessary to respond soooo sweetly, so they don't feel bad for their mistake. In reality, it is they who should apologize (profusely) for making such a gaffe. After all, my rule is that unless a woman has initiated a conversation about her pregnancy, or unless you can see a baby emerging from her hoo-ha, you don't ever (EVER) suggest she might be pregnant.
Since the boy was born (21 months ago...ouch), I can count at least five times that five different women have asked about my (nonexistent) pregnancy. Therefore, I have decided that I would much rather have all my fat residing in my ass than my pooch.
Insert huffy sigh HERE.
Off to do crunches and NOT eat cookies. {Removes tongue from cheek.}
6 comments:
I got asked that seven times while bartending, and it took all I had not to throw a bottle at said customer each time. Sometimes it was old people, so for some reason I felt that deserved a pass, but once it was a guy my age...and let's just say he won't ever make that mistake again!
You're beautiful, by the way, no matter what. :)
Jess
Oh dear.
My fave is when someone came up to me and said: are you pregnant?
no
Cause, I Am.
well, that's NOT the way to tell someone.
If I ever think someone is, I like to say: what's NEW?
or if it's pretty obvious...did you have a big lunch or do you need to poop? But obviously that just with someone who gets me....
embrace the pooch!
"Why do you ask?" Pointed look. THAT should make people realize what a rude question it is. Actually, that's the proper response to ANY inappropriate question. *hug*
I was just going to post the "Why do you ask?" response, but it looks like Auntie G beat me to it. Smart lady that Auntie G. :) A friend of mine was continually bothered by relatives asking her WHEN she was going to get pregnant. We decided she should give it a try and it worked beautifully. They realized when they had no good reason that it was not an appropriate question.
mmmm, i would never be nice about such a question...i'd be more like "nope, not pregnant, aren't you sorry you asked, dumbass?"
Oooh! I like GAM's.
I was mortified when my daughter asked a friend of mine if she had a baby in her tummy. (My friend is about twice the size of me.)
"No, I'm just fat," my friend laughed. (She's a really good sport.)
"No. I can see the baby poking out." Ellie insisted.
And then I died of embarrassment as I dragged Ellie away (who kept talking! "See? See? Right there.")
Just.Stop.Talking.
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