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What's your best comeback?

AgidGirl

Someone at work is picking on me for having a diet soda today. He was going on and on about how drinking that crap is SOOO bad for you etc etc. To stop the conversation I told him 'well everyone is entitled to their own opinion' to which he replied 'and you're entitled to be wrong' It took every fiber of my being to turn and walk away. I would REALLY like a politically correct comeback to lay on him the next time I get a hankering for a diet soda.

PS I drink diet soda about 1x a month at work and only drink water, tea or coffee otherwise.

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jrae

I have never had someone pick at me for over eating and being over weight and eating butt loads of junk food but the amount of people that seem to have a need to comment now that I'm choosing fruits and veggies over cookies or diet pop/water over alcohol, regular pop etc is astounding! It really triggers insecurities when you're eating better and loosing weight and they aren't. I'd like to say to him if I were you 1 of 2 things. Either "I don't think it's very professional or appropriate to stand here barating me for my food choices." Or "oh! I'm so sorry. I thought you already knew this, but I don't give a flying rats behind what you think." Depends on which mood they catch me in.

Rebecca0224

Tell him if he would like to continue commenting on your dietary choice you can involve human resources in the conversation. Many workplaces consider an individual's diet to be an inappropriate topic of conversation because it can involve medical, ethical, and religious aspects.

I would ask him about the studies that he got his information from and then explain that I won't change my eating habits based on outdated information from mouse studies.

__TMac__

I was getting some Diet Coke from a restaurant soda fountain one morning, and a lady there said, "Soda? For breakfast?!?"

I was in a crap mood anyway, so I tossed back a sharp, "Are you my mother?" with an appropriately not-having-it look.

She looked suitably chastened.

ruqayyahsmum

Rebecca0224 wrote: »

Tell him if he would like to continue commenting on your dietary choice you can involve human resources in the conversation. Many workplaces consider an individual's diet to be an inappropriate topic of conversation because it can involve medical, ethical, and religious aspects.

I would ask him about the studies that he got his information from and then explain that I won't change my eating habits based on outdated information from mouse studies.

I would also be asking for current peer reviewed medical papers stating that diet coke is bad for you

Fluff pieces from magazines he read on the toilet dont count

deputy_randolph

Just walk away while he is still talking. Men hate when you do this.

Christine_72

deputy_randolph wrote: »

Just walk away while he is still talking. Men hate when you do this.

Ugghh my hubby does this when we're in the middle of an argument/debate. It is THE most infuriating thing he can do to me!!!!

Rebecca0224

Or just look at him like he is stupid and ask "you really believe
that?"

snickerscharlie

My favourite line ever in cases like this:

"I think you might have me confused with someone who values your opinion."

ruqayyahsmum

Christine_72 wrote: »

deputy_randolph wrote: »

Just walk away while he is still talking. Men hate when you do this.

Ugghh my hubby does this when we're in the middle of an argument/debate. It is THE most infuriating thing he can do to me!!!!

I have one of those. If were having a discussion and he thinks it might lead to an argument he will walk off. Annoys me so much as then nothing gets sorted

Moxie42

I have a coworker that used to criticize me about my once-a-week Red Bull, saying how awful it is. I used to say things like "Good thing I don't have it often then!" or, after running out of niceness, "And your point?"

But the one thing I actually got him to stop giving me a hard time was saying, "WOW, I had no idea you cared about my health so much, I'm touched!" The confused, blank stare I got in return was priceless, and he hasn't commented since!

FreyasRebirth

If it kills me, I'm going to die happy.

gettnmuddy

"People my have religious or medical reasons for their dietary practices, so let's keep it professional and not risk making comments that could be an HR issue."

laurafleming585

"If a diet soda once a month makes me unhealthy then I've obviously got quite serious health issues already don't I?!"

booksandchocolate12

ninerbuff

If you aren't "friends" with the guy:
"Damn you are right about it being bad. I can't get you to stop talking to me about it."

If you are "friends" with the guy:
"Good thing it's not you drinking it then." Then smile.

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

ninerbuff

Christine_72 wrote: »

deputy_randolph wrote: »

Just walk away while he is still talking. Men hate when you do this.

Ugghh my hubby does this when we're in the middle of an argument/debate. It is THE most infuriating thing he can do to me!!!!

Which is probably why he does it. Throw plates. It works in movies.

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

MelodyandBarbells

"Why, thank you, diet soda police."

Although, in real life, when someone did tell me to consider not using artificial sweetener because it was dangerous, and she saw me as a happy, healthy person and wanted me to remain that way, I said, "Thank you

lynn_glenmont

competecompetecompete wrote: »

Could always interrupt him as he's telling you his garbage and ask him for a quarter to get another Diet Coke.

A quarter? Where (or in what decade) do you live?

lynn_glenmont

Rebecca0224 wrote: »

Tell him if he would like to continue commenting on your dietary choice you can involve human resources in the conversation. Many workplaces consider an individual's diet to be an inappropriate topic of conversation because it can involve medical, ethical, and religious aspects.

I would ask him about the studies that he got his information from and then explain that I won't change my eating habits based on outdated information from mouse studies.

I was thinking of suggesting something like, "By berating me about what I put in my body, you're creating a hostile work environment. ... By the way, do you have the number for HR?"

But your suggestion is probably better.

Christine_72

Please don't go running to the boss or HR. I'd rather get the talk about soda and find a way to shut him down, then be forever known as the untrustworthy office snitch.

Rebecca0224

lynn_glenmont wrote: »

Rebecca0224 wrote: »

Tell him if he would like to continue commenting on your dietary choice you can involve human resources in the conversation. Many workplaces consider an individual's diet to be an inappropriate topic of conversation because it can involve medical, ethical, and religious aspects.

I would ask him about the studies that he got his information from and then explain that I won't change my eating habits based on outdated information from mouse studies.

I was thinking of suggesting something like, "By berating me about what I put in my body, you're creating a hostile work environment. ... By the way, do you have the number for HR?"

But your suggestion is probably better.

I interned as assistant for head of hr at a company and she ruled with an iron fist, just the mention of hr would make people go pale.

lynn_glenmont

Christine_72 wrote: »

Please don't go running to the boss or HR. I'd rather get the talk about soda and find a way to shut him down, then be forever known as the untrustworthy office snitch.

I can't speak for the others, but I didn't suggest actually going to HR. I suggested pointing out to him that his behavior does put him at risk of running afoul of HR.

Also, people who report bad behavior are not the problem. The people who behave badly are the problem. Perpetuating the concept of "snitch" offers cover to people who behave badly. And that is one of the reasons for whistle-blower protections.

Maybe the best response, if not "come-back," would just be to say, "Sorry, but I have work to do; I can't stand here while you waste the time we're both being paid to work expounding your misguided views on diet soda."

bad_dog_ny

"All that healthy living apparently has not done anything to improve your personality or social skills. Your hubris seems to be exceeded only by your belligerence and truculence." Or some rendition thereof.

ConnieT1030

Pretty much "if you aren't my doctor, then what i eat is none of your business." =P

georgeous66

Them : "Diet sodas bad for you!"
Me : "Duly noted" followed by an eye roll.

TominTorrance

Maybe this.... "Back off Hitler, this isn't Germany"

ladyreva78

ironheadallen wrote: »

Maybe this.... "Back off Hitler, this isn't Germany"

That I consider extremely bad taste.

Muscleflex79

I had a guy at work once say this to me - I sent him an article or two that showed that aspartame has been proven NOT to be all the things that he said, along with some articles about the connection between drinking alcohol excessively and impotence (he is a big drinker). Never heard another word....

billglitch

here is a reply...since it is so bad i wont make you drink it

SuzySunshine99

Using new buzzwords is always fun!
You could roll your eyes and say, "Thanks for man-splaining that to me."