Not pregnant...FYI. And really not fat either, actually.
Dear Latin-American Culture,
I know you think it's cute to say exactly what you think when you think it, especially when it comes to the physical appearance of other people. But I have to tell you...it's not.
Love,
Amy
Yesterday Ismael and I bought dinner from a neighbor of his parents who he knows relatively well. She was BBQing some delicious-smelling chicken and serving it with "arroz con menestra" which is one of my favorite dinners.
Neighbor (to Ismael...about me...right in front of me): Is this fatty pregnant?!
Ismael: Uh....no....and she's not...
Neighbor: What are you waiting for? You guys are married already aren't you?
Ismael: Yeah, but that's not the only reason to...
Neighbor: She's FAT!!!
Ismael: .........k, bye.
I appreciate that I'm in a different culture where comments like those are not intended to be offensive. And I understand that as a Christian I'm not supposed to find my worth in appearances, etc.
But still.
I know you think it's cute to say exactly what you think when you think it, especially when it comes to the physical appearance of other people. But I have to tell you...it's not.
Love,
Amy
Yesterday Ismael and I bought dinner from a neighbor of his parents who he knows relatively well. She was BBQing some delicious-smelling chicken and serving it with "arroz con menestra" which is one of my favorite dinners.
Neighbor (to Ismael...about me...right in front of me): Is this fatty pregnant?!
Ismael: Uh....no....and she's not...
Neighbor: What are you waiting for? You guys are married already aren't you?
Ismael: Yeah, but that's not the only reason to...
Neighbor: She's FAT!!!
Ismael: .........k, bye.
I appreciate that I'm in a different culture where comments like those are not intended to be offensive. And I understand that as a Christian I'm not supposed to find my worth in appearances, etc.
But still.
posted by Amy at 3:27 PM
3 Comments:
Just tell people the weight gain is from __________ (the painful treatment for the terminal illness of your choosing. Now who's laughing!?!)
Yeah. I get that, too (and I'm not prego, either!).
-Dad
Punching someone in the Jam is universal. She would've got the message loud and clear even if you didn't want to use your exceptional spanish skills.
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