Today I have compiled a list of things you should never say to a woman.
Unfortunately, I have actually heard these very phrases being uttered...either to myself or to one of my friends.
Don't make this mistake.
You have been warned!
To Random Pregnant-looking Lady:
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Never, never ask this, UNLESS she, herself has told you she is pregnant (now).
To Young Married Lady:
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I cringe every time I hear some numskull ask this.
It's none of your business!
To Pregnant Lady:
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While I am sure people mean well (?) when they say this...
(could there be that many cruel people in the world?)
it's just rude.
Nobody wants to hear they are huge. Not even if they are having triplets.
To Chubby Gal toting a tot:
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Again, rude!
I wish I could say I made this up and have never heard it spoken aloud.
But I have.
And without prompting too. Some people have no manners!
To Random Lady, dragging 6 kids through Wal-Mart:
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I don't care if she has 26. Is it really any of your business?
To Dark Skinned Baby in White Lady's cart:
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I have nothing to say about this one except: RUDE!
To Pregnant Lady who's toddler is throwing a tantrum:
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This one was fired right at yours truly when I was about 9 months pregnant and was forced to take my older 3 kiddos on an errand. If you ever wonder why I have a voodoo doll in my closet, now you know.
:)
Thanks for letting me vent. Now "git" on over to Supah's blog to read some of the other posts!
24 comments:
Oh my goodness...so true. And I'm pretty sure I've heard all of those too! UGH. People really don't think do they! = ) Your vent made me laugh, thanks for sharing!
I have gotten all of those comments, except i get the All they are yours. I also get are you going to try for a boy, or you kept going just for a boy but it failed, and boy your hands are full. UGh, why do people feel the need to stay stupid stuff?
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OMG...you just hit right in the middle..So true..People never learn..love your post...and your BLOG!.. I may steal this post of yours and put it on my page..with your permission of course..Love it..Love it..Love it...
oh, too bad there isn't a stun gun you could shoot at stupid people. wish these were funny (well, sorta funny) but when they actually happen… so. not. funny. at. all!!!
sadly, i've been the recipient of more than one of these. sigh.
enjoyed your post!
just a little drive by from supahs…
One I have gotten too is, "Well you can't deny who their father is, can you?"...was this really ever a question? Did I give you reason to think I was sleeping around while married to the same man???
Rude is right! This is a great little PSA for the uncouth. :)
It should be a law that no one can say these things! I had someone ask when when I was pregnant with my 2nd and carrying my baby firstborn on my hip if I was sure I was ready for a 2nd. Um, TOO LATE NOW!!!
Yep, I've heard some of those before..lol Why do peeps feel they can just open their mouths and say whatever they feel like to total strangers? Awesome posties, stopping by from Supah's.
This is a must read. Maybe you should send it in to Dear Abby or something. Everyone could use the tips. And with four pregnacies and four babies, I only heard one of these comments. My youngest is now 19 years old and I still remember who the rude woman was that made the comment so these things stay with you for awhile. The comment was made when I was pregnant with my now 23 yr. old son. Hmmm.
And I don't think I have been guilty of any of these - but I have commented on how cute someone's baby bump was when they looked absolutely darling pregnant. And - I have asked people with LOTS of kids in tow if they home schooled, but only if they looked and acted like home schoolers. We home schooled and home schoolers seem to have a radar for finding one another. They also place a lot of value on their children so they often have several.
those are great and more people should be aware of how rude they come off when they say these things!!!
It should be a law that no one can comment on how big/little a woman is! All women are self concious.
I can't stand it when I tell people that I have 3 kids and they are like "GOSH". We don't live in China! It ain't like I am asking them to help raise 'em. Ugh!
Great Post Its!
I've heard a lot of these, too. People are unbelievably insensitive sometimes. It's amazing.
Love your blog! :)
I agree!
When I was pregnant I kept a list of advice people would give me.. like, did you know wearing non-maternity clothes while pregnant will stretch them??? I had NO idea!
It's amazing what people say.
Stopping by from Post-It Note Tuesday to say Hi!
I am usually NOT one who does this and knows better. However, I was at my bank and it was a young lady I see regularly and I asked her when she was due. She wasn't. It was the shirt. Ugh!
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I love these! Can I add one more? To lady whose toddler is throwing a tantrum: "You know what fixes that, right?" Um, how about you keep your discipline ideas to yourself. I've got this figured out.
Wow, people actually say that stuff?
I get "helpful" comments when my autistic son (he's 14) is acting a bit weird. Note that helpful is in quotes - the remarks are anything but.
HAHAHA! These are great! My kids are white looking while I'm black/mexican/native american. When my son was about 18 mos, a little girl came up to me and asked if I was babysitting. I wonder how many adults ASSUME this! LOL!
Wow, those are some rude comments. I've only made the mistake of asking when due and haven't done it again.
These are all true, others are just so tackless and rude. Thanks for bringing this up. nice post it.
LMAO!! I did a Post It Notes once about all the weird things people told ME when I was prego!
I'm still waiting for the dark skin baby comment!! My husband is Black and my baby is taking his skin color, from what it looks like! XD
I'm amazed at what comes out of people's mouths...
It's funny...my sister and sisters in law hate hearing that they look small when they are 8 months pregnant or so. They say they would rather be told that they are huge...
I do admit to always saying "the pop" one. I didn't know it was rude :-(
That was a great list!
My husband started to congratulate a friend on her preganacy and I smacked him in the middle of saying it b/c she wasn't pregnant!
Stopping by from Supahs!
I love these Post Its!! gave me a good laugh. If only people could think before they speak ;)
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