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Was This Rude?

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BlubBlubImAFish · 16/10/2024 11:06

I was grabbing some breakfast in a cafe this morning on the way to work, nothing fancy, just a pot of fruit, toast and a poached egg. I was buttering my toast when a woman looked over my shoulder and said 'Oh that looks healthy' in quite a flat tone.

Now, I'm a size 20, and I'm also 6 months pregnant so currently the size and shape of an upright Shetland Pony and probably a bit over sensitive. I HATE people commenting on my food and what I eat because I've had it all my life and I did see red a bit but tried to stay polite.

I said 'oh.. thanks. I'm pregnant so don't care if it's healthy or not at the moment frankly!'.

She made some 'oh! right!' noises and I walked off.

She then followed me outside and across the carpark shouted 'EXCUSE ME! Just so you know I wasnt being sarcastic, it really did look healthy!!'

I was mortified, but just smiled and shouted back 'Oh it's ok honestly! Have a good day!' and disappeared.

Now I'm sitting with it and wondering if I was awful?? At the same time who comments on a random strangers food like that??

YABU - I was rude and over sensitive
YANBU - She shouldnt have commented on your food

OP posts:
maddening · 26/10/2024 17:15

SoManyTshirts · 16/10/2024 11:18

I don’t think you were rude but she was afraid she’d offended you. It’s the sort of thing I might say to a friend, without even thinking about their shape.

Or she was being twat and had a moment of self awareness and wanted to resolve herself of the guilt.

maddening · 26/10/2024 17:15

But op you were not rude at all imo

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