Will you be mad if people said you are fat??
By vivianchen
@vivianchen (2646)
China
January 11, 2010 9:49pm CST
Good day everyone,
I think most of the girls care about their weight, i am the one. So if i ever hear people call me fat, i will be angry!. But it also depends on the way they say. If they are just joking, i will be all right, but if they are mean, then i will be angry and upset.
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@sweetie1026 (1718)
• Philippines
12 Jan 10
It depends on how they say it. Sometimes there are people who are so rude and hurtful, they don't care if they hurt the person they are telling. I am a little fluffy myself but my eldest daughter is a little bigger than i. I hate it when people compare us two, i get angry because i do not want my daughter to get hurt. I know how it feels to be told "you are fat" and i do not want her to experience it. If they do not have anything good to say, i think that they should just keep their ideas to themselves.
@vivianchen (2646)
• China
13 Jan 10
Absolutely!They should just shut up and leave!Thanks for reading and responding my discussion!
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@AmandaMBF (284)
• Brazil
12 Jan 10
Well I think if they're joking I'll just laught! But if not I'll be Ok if it's people that I know and I like. Because if people I don't meet well say this I'll be very angry!!!! I think people have to worry about their weight!!!!!
@vivianchen (2646)
• China
13 Jan 10
haha.That's right!Thanks for reading and responding my discussion!
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@online_jon (1476)
• Philippines
12 Jan 10
Yes! Most of the girls care about their weight that's why they do not eat to much. Then if they are already fat they became consious about their size. That's why they didn't want to go out side no more in public. Honestly, if people tell me that me i fat, I will be glad to say thank you because i really give effort for my self to get a good weight.
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@vivianchen (2646)
• China
13 Jan 10
Thanks for reading and responding my discussion!
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@meng23 (145)
• Philippines
12 Jan 10
For me as a woman sometimes when someone tease me that I'm fat I felt so embarassed. Because I don't want to be call fat. That's why everytime they tease me I was pressured to thighten my diet. Sometimes I lost confident. But I prove to them I can carry my self even thou Im fat and prove to them that being fat is not a matter. Just be who you are!! Good Day!!
@vivianchen (2646)
• China
12 Jan 10
Good job!Thanks for responding my discussion.
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@vivianchen (2646)
• China
13 Jan 10
Exactly! I will never say you are fat to people.Thanks for reading and responding my discussion!
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@nicelinks (10)
• Philippines
12 Jan 10
Sometimes i am mad, a admit, but not always because for me, that comment is just a reminder to ourselves that we have to be watchfull for our "food intake." Avoid heavy meals especially rice. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Then, exercise, this can help improve our health conditions in addition to attaining a good and healthy figure.
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@vivianchen (2646)
• China
13 Jan 10
That's good, you can turn the negative into positive. Good for you!Thanks for reading and responding my discussion!
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@mylesnarvaez (5451)
• Philippines
12 Jan 10
this is a sensitive issue. generally, people say women are too sensitive to talk about their age. men would claim that women lie about their age. hehe i believe, age, body weight, and civil status are 3 things most women are sensitive about.
being told you are fat is as rude as asking a maturing woman how old she is. the same thing as a single woman being asked when she's gonna get married. ughh!!! -lol-
but aside from the context... you are right... how people say it make a huge difference on how most women would react to it. it is often rude, if you said it without care or not even a sugar-coated complement to go along with it. it would sound harsh when you're working so hard to lose the pounds and yet you have managed very little progress. it makes one mad when people see a flaw but never complement the great person that carries that excess weight. makes some women curse the society who made the standard on ideal women's weight. -lol-
i am not unalike most women. i am sometimes sensitive about it. it's different when my family would say it or my friends would tell me, because they know the reason for the excess pounds. but those who don't know me really well and they'll make the same comment, though unintentionally hurting, it is a bit hurting still.
i won't be mad if anyone will tell me i'm fat (because in a way, it is sometimes true as the weight fluctuates often). it would sometimes upset me for sure. but it's something i could live with and it doesn't diminish me as a person. if the remark is meant to be insulting, they'd be surprised how sharp i can talk back if necessary. which of course, as much as i can, i'm trying to avoid. but if necessary, i know how to defend myself with the same (or even sweeter) sarcasm some people may hurl in my direction... or to anyone who needs defending against their sharp claws.
so now, as a lighthearted joke, the codename we use for fat is extra healthy. that at least wouldn't hurt as much as the word fat.
@mylesnarvaez (5451)
• Philippines
13 Jan 10
thanks viv! and you are very welcome my dear. hehe anytime somebody made you mad because that person called you something you didn't like... retort back. people should know better.
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@vivianchen (2646)
• China
13 Jan 10
I think you are great!Thanks for reading and responding my discussion!
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@Bethany1202 (3431)
• United States
12 Jan 10
It's rude to call someone fat and to even joke most of the time unless you know someone will not get hurt by it. Many people are sensitive to their weight. I am a little chunky and need to tone up, but am by no means fat. However, I still don't think I would be happy if certain people joked about my weight.
My very close friends are one thing, but why would someone joke about someone else's weight anyway? I am sure they are not perfect themselves, and perhaps they need to poke fun at others to feel more confident?
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@vivianchen (2646)
• China
12 Jan 10
exactly!Thanks for responding my discussion.
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@cream97 (29087)
• United States
12 Jan 10
Hi, vivianchen. I will be mad, especially if they say this without it being true at all. And even if they say it in a joking manner, I may still get mad and offended.`I don't think that anyone likes being called fat at all. Being called fat is like a "put down."
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@vivianchen (2646)
• China
13 Jan 10
I don't like it either!Thanks for reading and responding my discussion!
@apples99 (6556)
• United States
12 Jan 10
If someone called me a rude name like that I would be slightly offended, but I would also keep in mind that some people are just ignorant and they just dont understand how what they say can effects people. so I would try not to let what others say and think bother me, because they'll always be someone out there saying rude things, and you cant and shouldn't let those kind of people get the best of you dont give them the satisfaction because in the end all that matters is what you think about yourself, and as long as your happy with who you are thats all that counts. dont give anyone the power to take your salf esteem away because god is your only judge and the only judge that counts, and no matter what your beliefs are remember that its never ok to be hurtful and unkind to anyone.
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@wookieekyut (673)
• Philippines
13 Jan 10
No...for as long as I don't hear it, hehe... But seriously, how can I get angry when that is the truth. I will get depressed probably but I can't be angry.
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@Fulltank (2882)
• Philippines
12 Jan 10
Nope, even it comes from a person not close to me. I would take it a an inspiration for me to lose weight and will definitely show them the results. So the next time they will complement me with the positive one. Criticism should be taken in a positive value for me to become a better person and not by hating the person who commented.
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@vivianchen (2646)
• China
13 Jan 10
I like that positive attitude you got there!Thanks for reading and responding my discussion!
@allknowing (136601)
• India
13 Jan 10
There is always a reason why people comment about others. True friends will say it so that you become aware of it and those jealous nasty people get some joy in making you unhappy but one that will never tell lies and is genuinely concerned about you are your clothes. They will tell you the truth. So have trust in your clothes!
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@vivianchen (2646)
• China
13 Jan 10
Or the scale,hehe.Thanks for reading and responding my discussion!
@allknowing (136601)
• India
13 Jan 10
The scale will not show you where you need to reduce or put on a bit but your clothes will!!
@ShadowofHope2010 (173)
• United States
13 Jan 10
Hon, I'm with you all the way. It just depends on who says it and the way they say it. My first reaction is to get mad, then I coll down, and ignore them. There is no point in listening to them, because they'll end up being the first one to diet and suck it in. So don't you worry, just remember there is a such thing things as starving yourself and eating till you throw up. Just keep a balance, and keep yourself busy making healthy choices=)
@vivianchen (2646)
• China
13 Jan 10
Yes, i think so. Thanks for reading and responding my discussion!
@emarie (5442)
• United States
12 Jan 10
i don't think i'll get angry, because its true. i do care about my weight and health like most females but i also know the truth. i tell my son that i'm fat and that mommy needs to lose weight. it's good to be honest with yourself as well. i do understand in the way people say it. if they say it just blunt and honest, i don't mind. if they're purposely trying to be mean, i may say they need to learn better manners.
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@vivianchen (2646)
• China
13 Jan 10
Thanks for reading and responding my discussion.I think you are right
@myliezl0903 (2726)
• Philippines
13 Jan 10
it depends on how they said it ., but i won't get mad cause it's their opinion if they see me as fat.,i think the best thing is for you to accept it and be openminded always., have a nice day ahead and happy mylotting! :D
@Java09 (3075)
• United States
12 Jan 10
The thing I hate is when people lie and say "You're not fat".I really hate that.I would rather hear the truth.I mean I'm obviously fat,people don't have to lie and tell me I'm not.I would not be offended if someone said that I'm fat,I'd be like "Yeah,I know,thanks for not lying to me about it".
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@vivianchen (2646)
• China
13 Jan 10
Thanks for reading and responding my discussion!I think you are a honest people.
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@MrKennedy (1978)
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12 Jan 10
Being called fat, in my opinion, is in my opinion, equivalent to being called ugly. It's basically highlighting a negative physical feature about somebody and being needlessly rude to them.
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@artistry (4151)
• United States
12 Jan 10
...Hi vivanchen, It is a natural human reaction, when someone calls a person fat, to be a little angry, it is also not a nice thing to do. But if you know you are overweight, then it should only hurt your feelings for a little while, hopefully. It could be a good thing if someone calls you fat. It could give you incentive to lose a few pounds and put yuorself in a better place healthwise. So if someone does not consider how tactless it is to call a person fat, I think I would chalk it up to slight ignorance on their part and move on. Take care.
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