He commented about my food

[Zig27]

There is a guy who I was interested in romantically but I wised up to his games of emotional unavailability and control. I am keeping my distance from him but he keeps going to the walking group we are both part of.

On Friday we stopped at a pub during the walk and I bought some crisps as I had not had chance for dinner beforehand. He said I should not be eating crisps and that it’s a waste of calories walking and I should have his apple instead. I was taken aback by this comment. It’s as though he thinks I’m going to put weight on. The funny thing is this guy drinks a bottle of wine a night. Even on this walk he broke the drink drive limit and had 2 pints and drove home.

What should I say in future if he ever comments on my dietary habits again? I’m really getting annoyed now as I have been going for many years to this group and don’t see why I should leave. I am keeping my distance but he always tries to speak to me at the pub as I stay away from him on the walks.

2 pints isn't over the limit especially with a walk in between. He's defo a tosser though.

I recently was on a thread where OP responded "Thanks for your comment, random man" and I think that would have been a good response to this twat.

Alternatively, stare him dead in the eyes and say "Fuck. Off." Keep staring until he breaks and runs. (Don't do this if you can't hold your nerve. You MUST stare him down.)

Nothing. Say absolutely nothing.

Any reaction is a reaction and invites further interaction. Continue as if he said nothing.

@Scarby9

I liked Victoria Coren Mitchell's response to the (male) host of HIGNFY (can't remember who it was) who had offered unwanted an comment or advice; 'Thank you - I already have a mother'.

Haha I was about to quote the same!

He’s a loser. Shake it off and give him no more energy.

Fill your mouth with crisps.

Face him and tell him you don't care what he thinks of your eating habits. Or, just 'fuck off'.

Score yourself points for how many crumbs scatter his face.

I doubt he'd try saying anything again.

Is this the same walking group guy again?! Find a new group OP! Nothing is worth this much headspace about one guy you say you aren't interested in..,

Man needs to join a running group.

He sounds like an utter bore.
Just walk away from him.

Fuck off, is the only response op.

@Pesimistic

Tell him to stick his apple up his arse

Best answer of the lot