to be irritated by the smug attitude against my choice of books

Room1o1 · 2017-03-08 10:39:39

I am really curious why some people are so judgmental against your reading habits. I recently invited another mum around with her kids. She is obviously clever, has a high power job and writes in her spare time (commuting, so plenty of time). Not sure if it's an historical novel, or a poetry book, or both but she hasn't been published yet. She had a look at the bookcase in the room, and did a little grimace of distaste, before commenting "it's all a bit girly, isn't it?". I have noticed this attitude so many times, in friends houses, in mine or in conversation. Why? I do like to read, and fail to see why anyone feels the need to be so judgmental. I do have a very eclectic taste, and have very various books scattered all around all house. However, even if I was only reading "chick flicks", which I read as much as anything else, why the need to look down at anyone?

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