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Title: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: cloudwalking on February 02, 2007, 11:32:35 PM: I've bitched about this to some people already but I still don't really know what to think.

Lately... well, not even lately, but for the past couple months, my co-workers keep commenting on my weight. Basically they are telling me I'm too thin.

Here's a sampling of some of the comments I've gotten about it.

"Did you lose a ton of weight? You look like you're going to blow away."
"You must have those 'skinny genes.'"
"How come you never eat on your break?" (I don't eat on my 15 minute breaks because I'd rather play video games) "You need to EAT, you're too thin!"
"Did you lose more weight? Your face looks a bit thinner. Yeah. I can see it in your cheeks."
"You pick away at all that candy and snacks, don't eat any real food, that's why you're so thin!"
"Haha, is that your dinner?" (after I dumped 3 chocolate bars on the table) "How are you so skinny?"

Seriously, there's only a handful of people at work who haven't mentioned anything to me about it.

First off, it's weird, because I wasn't aware that everyone was constantly critiquing my appearance while I am doing my job.

Secondly, I am not really that thin. I'm definitely not "too thin." I'm 5'3 112 lbs. That's perfectly normal.

Thirdly, I haven't fluctuated weight in a while and the heaviest I've been while working there is 115, so where are these "you lost a ton of weight" comments coming from?

It's getting on my nerves and making me a little self conscious. To the point where last night I took a long hard look in the mirror trying to decide if I was too thin and just not noticing it. But really, I'm not. I look fine. I don't know what gives? It's like once a week someone brings something up about it.

Like today, one of my co-workers brought back a huge case of chocolates from Hawaii and I asked if I could have one. My other co-worker goes "yes she needs to have one, she needs to eat, get some meat on those bones! You never eat!" and I was like "Uhh, yeah I do, just not on my 15's because it's only a 5 hour shift and I'd rather play games. If a person can't go without food for 5 hours they have a problem."

Agh wtf! Are they just jealous? I don't hang around with women, all my friends are guys. And everyone at my job is a chick. I don't know how their minds work.

It's driving me batty! Someone tell me why they care or think it's any of their business.
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: Tauntaun on February 02, 2007, 11:34:15 PM: ??? This thread feels like a trap.
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: bagofeyes on February 02, 2007, 11:34:31 PM: They sound like dildos. My coworkers are dildos too. Coworkers are always dildos.
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: brawndolicious on February 02, 2007, 11:35:26 PM: I know it turns me on...

...I think you should say they're just fat-asses.

In a funny way.
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: cloudwalking on February 02, 2007, 11:35:55 PM: it's no trap, i am seriously scratching my head here. no one else says this stuff to me except them. i'm beginning to think i did something to make them think i have an eating disorder and they're trying to drop hints. why else would they go on and on about it?
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: makaveli on February 02, 2007, 11:36:33 PM: have sex with them all
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: The Fake Shemp on February 02, 2007, 11:37:11 PM: If someone loses a lot of weight at once, and they were never overweight to begin with (as you were never chubby), then I don't see what's wrong. They're probably just looking out for you. A lot of women your age start the whole "Let's vomit after meals!" thing due to social and/or peer pressure. Just let 'em know your healthy.
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: Tauntaun on February 02, 2007, 11:37:52 PM: where do you live? some regions have more fatties than others, the more rural regions in I've noticed (all the fried food). and are they heavier than you? IDK it could be jealousy, or maybe they want to fatten you up to eat you.
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: Human Snorenado on February 02, 2007, 11:40:54 PM: Are they women? If so I guarantee you they're being catty.
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: Tauntaun on February 02, 2007, 11:43:11 PM: Quote from: cloudwalking on February 02, 2007, 11:32:35 PM
Agh wtf! Are they just jealous? I don't hang around with women, all my friends are guys. And everyone at my job is a chick. I don't know how their minds work.

Quote from: Emperor Triumph I on February 02, 2007, 11:40:54 PM
Are they women? If so I guarantee you they're being catty.

This is prob right.
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: Mupepe on February 02, 2007, 11:57:49 PM: Quote from: Tauntaun on February 02, 2007, 11:34:15 PM
??? This thread feels like a trap.
"Do I look fatter in this dress?"

WTF, mate?
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: TVC15 on February 03, 2007, 12:04:53 AM: We will need pictures of you in your panties before we can tell you if you are too thin.
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: cloudwalking on February 03, 2007, 12:06:32 AM: Quote from: Emperor Triumph I on February 02, 2007, 11:40:54 PM
Are they women? If so I guarantee you they're being catty.

Yes they're all women, except for one guy. I work at a handbag store

I don't know why they would be catty to me though. I'm probably the nicest person who works there.
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: Van Cruncheon on February 03, 2007, 12:08:53 AM: if this isn't a trap for flattery -- "lol i'm just so thin what can i do tee hee" -- then they're just insecure catty bitches who are feeling heavy and are jealous as fuck
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: BlueTsunami on February 03, 2007, 12:10:03 AM: Its probably more of a cultural trend than anything. Theres a backlash about skinny models and actors so its the in thing to call out skinny chicks and reform them.

You've got a small frame (I mean your 5'3"!). I wouldn't take the complaints seriously.
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: Van Cruncheon on February 03, 2007, 12:12:16 AM: kick them in their bulging cooters :punch
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: cloudwalking on February 03, 2007, 12:12:45 AM: it's not a trap for flattery, i seriously don't deal with women pretty much... ever, so i don't understand why they would be obsessing about it. i've never seriously given a second thought to how much i weigh in the past, but now it's starting to bother me, since they go on and on about it.

i feel like if i tell them to please not talk about it they'll think something is up. also, my bosses have said this shit to me, and i feel weird telling my BOSS not to do something. they're supposed to be setting the good example.
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: Human Snorenado on February 03, 2007, 12:15:06 AM: Quote from: cloudwalking on February 03, 2007, 12:06:32 AM
Quote from: Emperor Triumph I on February 02, 2007, 11:40:54 PM
Are they women? If so I guarantee you they're being catty.

Yes they're all women, except for one guy. I work at a handbag store

I don't know why they would be catty to me though. I'm probably the nicest person who works there.

Because you're nice and young and good looking. I'm assuming most of them are probably older, right? Look, maybe you haven't gotten the "Women's Guide to Making Men's Heads Asplode and Hating on your Fellow Female" yet, but that's pretty standard behaviour from the female crowd, sad to say.
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: Tauntaun on February 03, 2007, 12:15:25 AM: Quote from: Mupepe on February 02, 2007, 11:57:49 PM
Quote from: Tauntaun on February 02, 2007, 11:34:15 PM
??? This thread feels like a trap.
"Do I look fatter in this dress?"

WTF, mate?

See, he gets it! It's like we were meant for each other!

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Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: Van Cruncheon on February 03, 2007, 12:16:05 AM: just say "nope, i'm at a good weight, looks good on me" and give them a sincere friendly smile. that'll actually make 'em flinch.

as women get older (and sometimes singler), they get insecure about their bodies and VERY jealous of younger women (and the attention those women draw). the morning after a thursday night of haagen-dasz pints and watching grey's anatomy on the couch they'll be raging estro-monsters.
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: Madrun Badrun on February 03, 2007, 12:17:15 AM: Quote from: cloudwalking on February 03, 2007, 12:06:32 AM
I don't know why they would be catty to me though. I'm probably the nicest person who works there.

But thats why they would be catty. Are you in a position higher than them/the best looking/youngest/most hit on of the group? If so their probably just being bitches. Are they usually nice to you?

I don't think girls should ever take the opinions from other girls on how they look, unless they are really good friends or family.
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: BlueTsunami on February 03, 2007, 12:19:38 AM: Pull a Tyra Banks Show and go into work with a "Fat Suit". And be all like "Hay guyz, I took your advice :-*"
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: Bacon on February 03, 2007, 12:22:41 AM: You always wear baggy clothes in your pics so I can't tell if you're too fat or not.
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: cloudwalking on February 03, 2007, 12:23:39 AM: yeah, i think i am the youngest girl who works there. the youngest one who works there is actually a guy, haha (and probably my best friend out of all of them)

i don't get hit on that much because hardly any men (and especially not single ones) ever come in our store.

i just thought it was weird. but like i say, i hardly hang out with women... ever. i've always been better friends with guys. i think i am a guy trapped in a woman's body.
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: cloudwalking on February 03, 2007, 12:25:11 AM: Quote from: Bacon on February 03, 2007, 12:22:41 AM
You always wear baggy clothes in your pics so I can't tell if you're too fat or not.

i don't want internet dudes looking at my body anyway. i barely post any shots with my body in them.

edit: but you'll get to see if you're still willing to trade for the iphone!
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: Van Cruncheon on February 03, 2007, 12:26:10 AM: Quote from: cloudwalking on February 03, 2007, 12:25:11 AM
Quote from: Bacon on February 03, 2007, 12:22:41 AM
You always wear baggy clothes in your pics so I can't tell if you're too fat or not.

i don't want internet dudes looking at my body anyway. i barely post any shots with my body in them.

this is wise
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: xnikki118x on February 03, 2007, 12:30:27 AM: Cloud, I have the same problem. I'm also 5'3", and I go from like 105 to 115 pounds. People tell me all the time that I'm "too thin"..even James at times. I think ladies our size are hot! I got used to it after a while, but sometimes it still bothers me, especially when people assume that I don't eat at all. I usually tell them of the record I hold at a camp I used to go to a few years ago--11 grilled cheese sandwiches in a single lunch period.

A friend of mine is 5'7" and 100 pounds. SHE'S too thin!
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: Bacon on February 03, 2007, 12:30:53 AM: Quote from: cloudwalking on February 03, 2007, 12:25:11 AM
Quote from: Bacon on February 03, 2007, 12:22:41 AM
You always wear baggy clothes in your pics so I can't tell if you're too fat or not.

i don't want internet dudes looking at my body anyway. i barely post any shots with my body in them.

edit: but you'll get to see if you're still willing to trade for the iphone!

That's why God invented PMs.
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: Stocky on February 03, 2007, 12:37:59 AM: nikki, post pics
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: Madrun Badrun on February 03, 2007, 12:38:53 AM: Quote from: stocky on February 03, 2007, 12:37:59 AM
nikki, post pics

clouds first name is nikki?
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: Beezy on February 03, 2007, 12:42:37 AM: Quote from: Father_Mike on February 03, 2007, 12:38:53 AM
Quote from: stocky on February 03, 2007, 12:37:59 AM
nikki, post pics

clouds first name is nikki?

No. :lol

Actually I wouldn't know, but I think he was referring to the poster named nikki. ;)
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: Madrun Badrun on February 03, 2007, 12:45:47 AM: Quote from: Beezy on February 03, 2007, 12:42:37 AM

No. :lol

Actually I wouldn't know, but I think he was referring to the poster named nikki. ;)

lol, xnikki118x and that took a second or two before I saw that :-[. Did know she was a girl either, lol.
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: xnikki118x on February 03, 2007, 12:53:17 AM: Pics of me? Page 17 and 30 of the pics thread. http://www.amazon.com/CREATIVE-SEASONAL-SOLUTIONS-84122220-ea-Valentine/dp/B000MM372E/sr=8-10/qid=1170480383/ref=sr_1_10/103-5431397-3903029?ie=UTF8&s=office-products
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: demi on February 03, 2007, 01:32:19 AM: Quit eating all that candy.
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: cloudwalking on February 03, 2007, 02:18:32 AM: Quote from: xnikki118x on February 03, 2007, 12:30:27 AM
Cloud, I have the same problem. I'm also 5'3", and I go from like 105 to 115 pounds. People tell me all the time that I'm "too thin"..even James at times. I think ladies our size are hot! I got used to it after a while, but sometimes it still bothers me, especially when people assume that I don't eat at all. I usually tell them of the record I hold at a camp I used to go to a few years ago--11 grilled cheese sandwiches in a single lunch period.

A friend of mine is 5'7" and 100 pounds. SHE'S too thin!

oh, it's good to know it's not just me... i just have never understood why people even give the slightest shit about how other people look.

11 grilled cheese sandwiches is a lot, haha!

i dunno what i'm doing wrong. all i eat is fucking candy and junkfood.
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: Human Snorenado on February 03, 2007, 02:26:22 AM: Quote from: cloudwalking on February 03, 2007, 02:18:32 AM
Quote from: xnikki118x on February 03, 2007, 12:30:27 AM
Cloud, I have the same problem. I'm also 5'3", and I go from like 105 to 115 pounds. People tell me all the time that I'm "too thin"..even James at times. I think ladies our size are hot! I got used to it after a while, but sometimes it still bothers me, especially when people assume that I don't eat at all. I usually tell them of the record I hold at a camp I used to go to a few years ago--11 grilled cheese sandwiches in a single lunch period.

A friend of mine is 5'7" and 100 pounds. SHE'S too thin!

oh, it's good to know it's not just me... i just have never understood why people even give the slightest shit about how other people look.

11 grilled cheese sandwiches is a lot, haha!

i dunno what i'm doing wrong. all i eat is fucking candy and junkfood.

Stop having all that sex! ... j/k
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: MrAngryFace on February 03, 2007, 02:32:34 AM: Everyone has their natural weight they just settle at when they are comfortable. Some natural weight n shapes, largely dictated by genes may or may not be healthy, but who is anyone to decide whats best for yourself? I mean honestly.
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: Beezy on February 03, 2007, 02:35:13 AM: Quote from: MrAngryFace on February 03, 2007, 02:32:34 AM
Everyone has their natural weight they just settle at when they are comfortable. Some natural weight n shapes, largely dictated by genes may or may not be healthy, but who is anyone to decide whats best for yourself? I mean honestly.

(http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/3333/eggsut4.jpg)

:lol
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: xnikki118x on February 03, 2007, 03:16:17 AM: Quote from: cloudwalking on February 03, 2007, 02:18:32 AM
oh, it's good to know it's not just me... i just have never understood why people even give the slightest shit about how other people look.

11 grilled cheese sandwiches is a lot, haha!

i dunno what i'm doing wrong. all i eat is fucking candy and junkfood.

I don't understand it, either. What do you mean though that you don't know what you're doing wrong? Obviously nothing, since there's nothing wrong with your weight! :)

Oh, and I saw that your boss has been saying this stuff to you as well? Isn't that borderline sexual harrassment somehow? Really.
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: Phoenix Dark on February 03, 2007, 03:17:44 AM: Sounds to me like they're trying to gauge whether you have AIDS or not, which ties into whether they can bang you. Tsk tsk, men. And women
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: etiolate on February 03, 2007, 03:26:15 AM: I'm going to need pictures of your butt to decide if you are too thin or not.
Title: Re: I don't know what to make of my co-workers
Post by: Phoenix Dark on February 03, 2007, 03:28:15 AM: What butt?

:(