This is why I don't talk to coworkers

[Powermoloch]

There's happy fat and angry fat. Your sir met, angry fat D:

 

[Perknose]

Like I said, I made the mistake of talking as I would with the 2 friends who were at the table. They both happen to be overweight, but neither of them took what I said personally. They both sided with me on the entire thing telling her that she is wrong and I wasn't saying anything like "eww 5'2 and 220 lbs is so disgusting!"

Yeah, sorry for any harshness in my response as you did partially come across, imho, as emotionally clueless.

But, additionally, don't think that what you said didn't also negatively affect those other two, no matter how much they publicly took your side. If you don't think they weren't also hurt on some level, I'd venture to say you might well have some things yet to learn about people.

 

[Tim]

*Sigh*

 

[Capt Caveman]

I wish I didn't click on this thread.

 

[arkcom]

Doubling in weight in under a year is a sure sign that something is wrong. Did she see a doctor about it? It could be quite dangerous.

 

[Homerboy]

Wow.
You apparently have no idea how to conduct yourself around other people, let alone at work. I'd expect a meeting with HR soon if I were you.

 

[Avalon]

Wow.
You apparently have no idea how to conduct yourself around other people, let alone at work. I'd expect a meeting with HR soon if I were you.

If the HR lady gives you any lip, tell her to shut her fat ass up.

 

[PimpJuice]

Yeah, sorry for any harshness in my response as you did partially come across, imho, as emotionally clueless.

But, additionally, don't think that what you said didn't also negatively affect those other two, no matter how much they publicly took your side. If you don't think they weren't also hurt on some level, I'd venture to say you might well have some things yet to learn about people.

Sometimes people need a wake up call. To simply walk on eggshells and never mention weight around overweight people isn't good for anyone either.

If they themselves don't care about their weight, then why should I care about it. And if they do care about their weight, then maybe by indirectly mentioning it it might open their eyes and make them do something about it.

Everyone is so afraid of hurting peoples feelings.....its a shame because shielding them from thinking about it only helps enable them. Theres a difference between insulting someone and indirectly answering a question honestly. I'd prefer the person to be honest than worry about my feelings.

 

[dighn]

Sometimes people need a wake up call. To simply walk on eggshells and never mention weight around overweight people isn't good for anyone either.

If they themselves don't care about their weight, then why should I care about it. And if they do care about their weight, then maybe by indirectly mentioning it it might open their eyes and make them do something about it.

Everyone is so afraid of hurting peoples feelings.....its a shame because shielding them from thinking about it only helps enable them. Theres a difference between insulting someone and indirectly answering a question honestly. I'd prefer the person to be honest than worry about my feelings.

in theory I agree, but most people are irrational. acting that way will only make enemies out of most people.

 

[pontifex]

another fat people rant.../yawn

 

[TecHNooB]

If I don't have a goddamn cheesesteak and some Yards to wash it down soon, I might lose it....

Seriously though, yes, I hate Seattle, sooner or later I'll be moving out of this hippy-infested rainforest...

 

[Joseph F]

I agree, fat people are almost as bad as smokers

I'm both! xD But when people rip on me because of my weight I laugh and go along with them, probably because I hate myself.

 

[thegimp03]

It is. I would post pics of her, but don't want that to come back and bite me in the ass.

Here is a pic of one though (not the girl I am talking about)
http://www.mybodygallery.com/photos-3614-body-shape.htm#img

Looks like a freakin' turtle that's standing up. I bet she blames her weight on her rack, not the 5 pot roasts that she wears around her waist.

 

[BladeVenom]

Please show me a picture of a 5'2" woman weighing 240lbs.

You'd like that wouldn't you.

 

[lxskllr]

One of my coworkers gets legitimately angry at weathermen for failing to predict wild shifts in weather. She also gets mad if it's too cold, too hot, too rainy, too snowy, or too cloudy.

It's fucking Minnesota. I hate it when people complain about how cold it is. IT COMES WITH THE TERRITORY.

I get angry when it's hot and the asshole weatherman talks it up with a big smile, and acts like it's the best thing since Santa Claus :^S

 

[coxmaster]

I'm both! xD But when people rip on me because of my weight I laugh and go along with them, probably because I hate myself.

You smoke at 15 (15 right? I cant remember).. You're definitely on the path to success..

 

[Joseph F]

Actually, I'm 16 now. Also, I wish I would quit but it's very difficult.

 

[rudeguy]

this is why I never talk about personal stuff at work.

I do talk about midgets and monkeys, but nothing personal.

 

[Vette73]

Actually, I'm 16 now. Also, I wish I would quit but it's very difficult.

You think its hard now; smoke a couple more years, it gets worse.

 

[Balt]

theflyingpig would approve of this rant.

Indeed. Threads like this make me miss his presence on these forums.