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Was I rude?

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WhenTheCowsComeHome · 02/02/2026 19:05

Bit of background; I have an issue with overthinking and repeating all conversations in my head, usually trying to figure out if I was rude or not. I prefer low social contact for this reason 😑

I’m not sure if what I said was rude and need some outside perspective.

went to parents evening and saw a parent, we’ve spoken in passing and a few times via messages when arranging meet ups for kids (when they were y7 and 8) since then their friendship has sizzled out (now y10).

saw said parent, said hi, mentioned we’re done, parent said they have a little while to go, to which I replied ‘hopefully it’ll go well’, parent smiled and said yes…end of conversation, said bye and left.

now I’ve been thinking about it, and wondering if it was the wrong thing to say. I didn’t think and went with what at the time sounded like a polite thing to say, but in hindsight I’m wondering whether parent might think I think their child isn’t excelling/good and said that.

I’ve been half tempted to message and apologise, but im
also wary that might make it seem worse!

Sorry for the typos, typing quickly and without glasses

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This- completely harmless and sociable thing to say!

MovedlikeHarlowinMonteCarlo · 02/02/2026 19:07

Not at all rude. Stop worrying.

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FlayOtters · 02/02/2026 19:31

christ. I presume you're seeking professional help for this frankly crippling level of anxiety. There is literally no way in which this could be construed as rude and it must be exhausting in your brain!

ClaredeBear · 02/02/2026 19:34

No, you can sleep easy tonight. You were not rude at all.

WhenTheCowsComeHome · 02/02/2026 20:51

Thank you so much everyone, the replies have been super helpful ☺️

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NoisyMonster678 · 02/02/2026 20:56

If anything OP you were polite, and it sounds like you meant well as your reply was positive.

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