Rude co-(not)workers

weightoffmom

This is the exact reason why I have not mentioned a thing to anyone..Not my fam, friends, co-workers or the dog next door. My husband and my Doctor are the only people I have talked to at length about this journey...oh except you all. (just a few people on this sight, right )

I am using my crazy stomach problems as my reason for no McD's and Burger King everyday. When I say I cant eat that because it will make me sick, it stops people cold. Sort of the truth...I know this eating plan will stop my pain and I am choosing a pain free life.

I know most people know something is going on, but no one has questioned me on it. I really like it that way.

Jax67

My workmates have been commenting on the fact that i have a cooked breakfast every morning in work.... the comments i get are
'should you be eating that?'
'you look like you're enjoying that' said with a wry smile!
'that's not very good/healthy for you is it?'

Firstly, what the hell has it got to do with anyone else what i am eating?
Secondly, why do they think that they have the right to comment or ask any of these things?
Just because i am a larger lady doesn't mean that i'm not allowed to eat!

By the way, the breakfast in question is, tinned tomatoes, baked beans, mushrooms and an egg! Hardly bad for me!!!
I think they just don't like to see a fat bird eating, well tough because eating this way is losing me weight.... so get used to it!! lol

lynniejones

Problem is....as you stated, you work in an office "full of women". Strike 1.

Solution to Problem..... raise both hands towards co-workers, palms inward, extend middle fingers, wave in a circular motion.

This girl thinks this guy is funny!

this may come as a surprise to you, but i've been in multiple work environments where I was not only on the receiving end of a variety of hostile and violent shenanigans but also have been the instigator as well. Shocking, I know.

The behavior I stated earlier, is completely and socially acceptable as far as I'm concerned, haha.

Not a shock at all. Men have a different language. Both of the other managers I work with are men. One of them said to me, yeah your *kitten* isn't near as fat as it used to be. Now, working with him for many years I knew this was actually a compliment in men language, so I didin't get offended. I rolled my eyes and thanked him and told him I hope he didn't try to charm his wife with that line. (It's our job to educate them, ladies, :laugh: ) BUT if another women had said that....I may have not taken it in stride, because when a woman says something like that she is being mean and snarky.
Double standard, I know, but it is what it is.....

arewethereyet

Problem is....as you stated, you work in an office "full of women". Strike 1.

Solution to Problem..... raise both hands towards co-workers, palms inward, extend middle fingers, wave in a circular motion.

This girl thinks this guy is funny!

this may come as a surprise to you, but i've been in multiple work environments where I was not only on the receiving end of a variety of hostile and violent shenanigans but also have been the instigator as well. Shocking, I know.

The behavior I stated earlier, is completely and socially acceptable as far as I'm concerned, haha.

Not a shock at all. Men have a different language. Both of the other managers I work with are men. One of them said to me, yeah your *kitten* isn't near as fat as it used to be. Now, working with him for many years I knew this was actually a compliment in men language, so I didin't get offended. I rolled my eyes and thanked him and told him I hope he didn't try to charm his wife with that line. (It's our job to educate them, ladies, :laugh: ) BUT if another women had said that....I may have not taken it in stride, because when a woman says something like that she is being mean and snarky.
Double standard, I know, but it is what it is.....

Not a double standard really........human nature. Men are blunt honest, and for the most part are not good with words. Woman on the other hand, if of the catty nature, think about their lines and shoot to kill. It is survival of the fitest.

I work in a large office and just like in middle and high school the girls pair off. It is funny, because the 10 or so guys can be seen each day with a different group of girls, but the girls are always seen with the same ppl.

My favorite compliment from they guys is the shy grin they give me when I pass by