I don’t mind getting wet

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I cycle to work rain or shine and if I get wet I hardly think about it. My colleagues however make such a drama of the rain looking to make out it’s an issue for me when it just is not. Our office is on a trading estate with a really good safe cycle lane into it. Once I reluctantly accepted a lift in stormy weather, it took absolutely ages stuck in traffic, and now when it’s raining that colleague rolls his eyes and says “looks like you’ll be needing a lift” even though I’ve never asked. I know they think they are saving the day but I don’t even care about getting wet and wish they would mind their own business.

I walk to work every single day and I enjoy it every day, no matter rain or shine.

I won’t dissolve is my answer.

I never understand this if someone says they are ok or no thanks then why can't people beleive them, whether it is this or offering alcohol or cakes or whatever

Gosh, I hate it. I work in an exceptionally rainy city although I’m told it isn’t actually the wettest in the country which surprised me. It seems to rain most days and I always get caught out in it. I don’t wear raincoats because I’m really into fashion and can’t find any that look smart and nice so I have an umbrella. The issue is when it’s windy too, the umbrella isn’t much use. I have curly hair so it’s frustrating because it gets exceptionally frizzy when wet.

I don't really see the problem. Surely 'Thanks, but I really don't mind cycling in rain' isn't a difficult thing to say.

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how do you know you’re the happiest? Have you asked them and compared on some sort of scale? You sound bit judgy to me…

I'm out in all weathers walking my dog. This morning was cold, wet... and I was literally the only person in the local fields. I had waterproofs on and wellies and my dog was blissfully happy tracking scents. I didn't dissolve! Yeah my hair looks awful but who cares?!

Funny how all those people who you see walking their dogs when it's too hot for them aren't out there today...or most of December -March!

DH cycles 6 miles to work ..by choice and he hasn't dissolved yet either😆

All the rain gear in the world won't make being outside pleasant today.

I do mind getting wet, I'll bail on leaving the house if the weather's like this in a heartbeat and if there's no other option then I will not hold back with having a moan. It's not even to do with being a wuss about my hair or clothes, I hate getting rained on even if I'm in sports gear.

I will also moan about the cold.

I'm not being gaslit by the "lovely winter day" or "you won't dissolve" crew. It's objectively an unpleasant, nasty experience and that's all there is to it.

I've just got back from a 90 minute walk with the dog. Yes I got a bit wet, but I love it.

I enjoy anytime out with the dog, still a few other dog walkers about to have a quick chat to.

The only time I mind being rained on is when Im dressed up for a night out, otherwise it's easy enough to change clothes and dry hair when I get home.

I have one very happy tired dog too.

Long coat, hat and decent boots can cope with anything!

I hate it, loads of soaking wet clothes that you get home and have to hang up somewhere to dry, feeling damp all day, my hair would be plastered to my head and then dry to a huge frizz.
I used to ride a scooter to work so i know this hell.

I don't mind it if I don't need to keep my hair looking presentable (because even the best hood doesn't stop my hair going frizzy) and if I have the right clothing/shoes on. But I hate the feeling of wet clothes, and I also get really hot in general so if I wrap up totally to stay dry, I end up really sweaty and gross.

So although on principle I don't mind the rain and will happily go for a run (as another PP said, it's a lovely feeling to keep cool with a bit of rain on your face), I couldn't handle walking to work in a load of rain because one way or another, I'll be soggy and bedraggled when I arrive.

I married a man that was into dinghy sailing, wet suits only in extreme winter. That was testing, I used to enjoy it.

I think they're only trying to be considerate, OP, but I take it you've told them you don't mind? If so, they should take your word for it. They probably think you're 'just saying' you're OK, so to speak, but sometimes when people try too hard to help it ends up being the opposite of helpful.

PS I wish I was like you! I absolutely hate getting wet even if I'm dressed for it, which is really inconvenient sometimes as I like going for long walks. 😖☔

I don’t cycle in so not the same but I just wear a bit coat and proper shoes and I’m sorted!

Well, up to a point. But it's really hard to protect your face in really driving rain, regardless what you're wearing, and especially if you need your hands free so an umbrella's not an option. I hate having a cold/wet face.

Do you wear glasses? I can't SEE much in the rain.

My colleague once turned down a (2 minute) lift home in the rain saying “I’m not made of sugar”. I loved that and think of it every time I’m out in the rain.

My standard response is "I'm not made of tissue".

I'm a football mum and avid camper, I have no choice but to embrace the rain!

No such thing as bad weather - only the "wrong" clothes!!

I always used to be the one who would hide in bad weather and run from door to car etc, thinking even the odd spot of rain on me was a disaster.

For the past 20+ years I walk to/from my office and at first I'd take the car on rainy days (or when the forecast suggested rain even if it wasn't raining). But occasionally I got caught out in showers and realised it wasn't that bad - easy enough to change and dry out the clothes on the radiators either at home or work.

Then as years passed, I started thinking more about "outdoor" clothes and put more thought into buying better overcoats, pants and shoes that would withstand the wet weather better (and pants made of materials that would dry quicker if they got wet). I even bought some waterproof leggings for really wet days.

Now, I can't remember the last time I took the car to work. I walk literally every day, rain, shine, snow, wind, or whatever. I just choose the most appropriate clothing whether it's full on long raincoat and waterproof leggings or a lighter (but still waterproof) coat, or whatever. I keep a full change of clothes at work and if I need them, I kind of swap over and go home in them and leave the "wet" ones to initially dry and then leave them as my "spares" at work to swap over at a future day.

As a result, I never find myself sitting in "wet" clothes after being caught out in a random shower or walking to work in torrential rain. I'm either protected by waterproof outer clothing, or I can quickly change and dry the wet stuff ready to use again.

There's something almost magical about being out in torrential rain - not just the wetness, but also the "feel" of the atmosphere in the air, even better is being out in a thunderstorm where you can "feel" the electricity. What's even nicer is getting inside somewhere warm and getting out of the wet clothes - I can imagine it's something similar to those Nordiks who plunge between hot and cold water baths. The contrast between being out in the cold and wet and then coming in to warm and dry clothes is really quite special!

Some drivers really pressure you into accepting a ride..it's kind to offer but FGS don't pressure or guilt them. I say this as a public transport user. When I had nightclasses ending 9.30pm there was a kind but stubborn couple of people who insisted on giving me a ride home instead of taking the bus. It felt really awkward I had to forcefully and assertively decline it. Some drivers will be expecting petrol money contribution or buying them a coffee or something, I just don't want to feel indebted and the politics of what to pay back. I liked my commute alone as I could switch my brain off but taking a ride from someone is exhausting all the chitchatter after a 3 hour lesson I liked a quiet journey home, same with liking to walk instead of taking a ride.
So drivers, do offer a ride if you so wish but don't pester and don't expect paybacks.

Oh yes! I hate it when other people think they know best, whether it's giving lifts, helping lift/carry something, socialise, alcohol, food, or whatever. If I say "no thanks" it's because I mean it, so please don't try to "convert" me and keep going on about it. I know my own mind and you won't change it!!

They are probably trying to be kind and offer you a solution to not getting wet. From the warmth of their cars a lot of people don't like the idea of being out in the cold and wet.

In addition, if you are a car driver you know how dangerous it is for cyclists in wet weather when it is dark because they can be very difficult to see. Brakes don't function as well (either cycle brakes or car brakes) and cold can numb reactions. Water can make visibility difficult through glasses. Clothing can also restrict visibility.

I don't cycle but I'm not arsed about the rain when I'm out and about.

Never bother with an umbrella as I CBA carrying it and I don't use a handbag.

When I see people cowering in shop doorways I think omg it's not acid rain.

YABU to not pipe up and say no thanks to the lifts. Tell them you really don’t mind getting wet and enjoy the ride.

What a ridiculous thing to say. A bit of rain, fine, but people die in storms and clothing won’t help them.