Comments on: Ask A Silly Question, Get A Silly Answer

By: Robin

Robin — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:38:15 +0000

I was on the receiving end of the when are you due question, and boy does it make you feel like crap .

Now your hair chick on the other hand just seemed like more of a dingbat. I can’t imagine it would take anyone else that long to catch on.

Robins last blog post..TT – 13 school supplies not on the original list that I had to buy this week

I dunno. Maybe it’s just because she was young…or maybe she was playing a game with me and I didn’t know it.??

By: Jennymcb

Jennymcb — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:58:12 +0000

Guilty of “when is the baby due”…never again. As far as hair color goes, I just say, Love your hair color and leave it at that. Though I did catch a dye job going on at my hairdressers on a fellow football mom and I was just floored. But thought it was a compliment to both that I admired the color. You just never know!

My problem with stupid questions is that I think of the answer, hours later!!!

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Yeah, that “baby due” business is hazardous to your health if you comment to the wrong person!

By: jeanie

jeanie — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:57:30 +0000

I find, when I am being insulted to my face, that a good open eyed silent look – make the silence re-ally last – can generally get people to reengage their “oops, that was stupid” dig out of ditch sequence. Not always, though.

Loved your response.

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Well, I love the stare response you mention. I’ve used it, but not effectively.

By: marilyn

marilyn — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:21:42 +0000

When asked when the baby is due I try to be very understanding and easygoing. I just say, “Oh I’m not pregnant. That’s just where I carry my weight”.

No matter how little offense I take the other party is mortified and they won’t make that mistake again.

I don’t even mind so much these days when I get called Sir (how on earth can I be a man AND be pregnant?). As soon as they get a good face-to-face look at me and hear me speak they correct themselves and I pretend I didn’t notice.

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You are a MUCH nicer person than I am . I’m afraid I would resort to giving them the evil eye.

By: Leann I Am

Leann I Am — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:54:28 +0000

You have true Southern Charm! You could also have followed most of those rude questions with a good old fashioned, “Well bless your heart!” which I’ve learned can actually be a Southern form of an insult. THAT’S AWESOME!!! I think you handled that splendidly! We are going to see more and more people that are rude because of all the children whose parents don’t want to ‘correct them and damage their self-esteem.’ These kids are almost bred to think they are above manners and common courtesy!

Leann I Ams last blog post..All I want for Christmas is an….
Why, thank you, darlin’. Unfortunately, since the rest of the world has discovered that “Well bless your heart” is actually an insult, it makes it more difficult to use ! I don’t know whether it’s parents not teaching the kids or whether society just doesn’t reinforce good manners. I sure miss them, though.

By: Jessica The Rock Chick

Jessica The Rock Chick — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:11:40 +0000

These kinds of things just floor me. I love your “why would anyone as smart as you…” response. I have to work on my southern accent, though. You can get away with saying things in a southern accent, like Brenda on The Closer. She sounds polite no matter what she’s saying. It’s not as easy to pull off with my Chicago twang…..

Jessica The Rock Chicks last blog post..Apocalipstick

Bwahaha! Yes, Brenda is my hero. She can sound polite while being a total smart aleck. I’ve got to hear this Chicago twang…when are we gonna find a spot to meet?

By: Derek Wong

Derek Wong — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:21:42 +0000

Haha I’m also fairly surprised sometimes at the gumption that people have. Well, I suppose that it could also be ignorance.

You handled that well, though!

Derek Wongs last blog post..Finish Line Mirage

I think I’m going to get a tattoo on my forehead that says, “Don’t gimme no sass!” I’ve noticed that you occasionally are dumbfounded by the stupidity some people display. I guess we share that attitude .