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To think people treat you differently when you’re thin?

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definitelybothered · 12/06/2026 21:05

A few years ago I lost a lot of weight. At my lightest I was 7 stone - it probably went too far and wasn’t sustainable as I gained most of it back again.

But what I noticed was how differently I was treated by others. Colleagues and strangers seemed to be more considerate - people at work changed towards me and didn’t seem to want to offend or upset me. People in public seemed more polite and courteous. But when I gained weight it’s gone back to how it was before. Has anyone else experienced something like this?

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Wiseplumnet · 11/07/2026 09:39

nomas · 12/06/2026 21:41

I don’t think there’s anything sobering in a stealth boast.

I don't think poster was boasting , stealth or otherwise.They were sharing their experience on the thread . Certainly seems to have hit a nerve with you though.

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