I’m furious about a deeply inappropriate comment made to me last week.
A lovely family member recently passed away. Last week I was standing outside the crematorium (prior to the service) with my family members - including my 19 year old nephew.
When an older male (I didn’t know him but he’s known to the family) approx 75 years old made a comment to my nephew whilst looking directly at me something along the lines of ‘is this your girlfriend?’ Which my nephew looked deeply embarrassed about and I shook my head and rolled my eyes! He then said ‘can I have a go on her after you?’ I’m not very often shocked/speechless but it just caught me completely off guard given the circumstances.
Almost immediately after this inappropriate comment the family moved inside for the service.
I’m so annoyed at myself for not challenging him at the time! I also didn’t speak to my nephew afterwards but I will mention it to him next time I see him. I know I should have said something but we are all upset about the passing of our loved one and it just wasn’t the right time or place.
I’m just so furious with myself as I should have said something at the time!