Really big mistakes

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 2:23 am

Have you ever congratulated someone on being pregnant when they're not

also has anyone ever done it to you?

I advised a customer last night that we couldent accept her for sunbed use as she was obviously pregnant, she wasent, oh gawd how i wanted the ground to open & swallow me up, poor girl

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 3:06 am

I once got in a sticky situation with someone who had already had the baby but was still pregnant-looking. I made a good save but I learned my lesson.

Some big people look pregnant due to their shape. It's always better to let them tell you. :-3

So how did you handle it after she said she wasn't expecting??

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Thu Nov 16, 2006 3:08 am

buttercup;460941 wrote: Have you ever congratulated someone on being pregnant when they're not

also has anyone ever done it to you?

I advised a customer last night that we couldent accept her for sunbed use as she was obviously pregnant, she wasent, oh gawd how i wanted the ground to open & swallow me up, poor girl(

How did the woman react , was she really offended:) . I came out of hospital within six hours of having my daughter (i hate hospitals with a passion) and the next day my mother came and offered to look after her so we could do some much needing food shopping . While out i bumped into and old friend who said to me " aint you dropped that bloody kid yet " i said "yeh yesterday" well her face, i felt so sorry for her. I still had my baby belly i mean id only given birth within the last 24 hrs . I do however find most things quite funny so didn't take offence .

You made an honest mistake don't beat yourself up about it

Indian Princess · Post by **Indian Princess** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 3:10 am

Been there, at least you will be next to me when the ground swallows you up.

Then you stand there woundering how to suck those words back into your mouth.

--UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:(

Indian Princess · Post by **Indian Princess** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 3:11 am

-oops!

---- wondering not woundering

-I havent had any Coca-cola yet, and a Wonka Bar......forgive me

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 3:33 am

Was that a joke, Novelty?

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 5:12 am

Novelty;461027 wrote: Yes it was, are you trying to make some sort of point here??

No point. I was just wondering if you were really being callous and unkind to heavy people or if it was a joke.

ACCADUE · Post by **ACCADUE** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 5:44 am

I made a similiar mistake few weeks ago..

I asked news to a young man about the pregnancy of his wife - I have heard she was pregnant - but - ohmyGod - he told be that she had a natural abortion...

Oh, if only I could have a re-wind !!!!

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 5:47 am

buttercup;460941 wrote: Have you ever congratulated someone on being pregnant when they're not

also has anyone ever done it to you?

I advised a customer last night that we couldent accept her for sunbed use as she was obviously pregnant, she wasent, oh gawd how i wanted the ground to open & swallow me up, poor girl

Oh yeah...the guy nearly thumped me:o .....

guppy · Post by **guppy** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 8:15 am

Uncle Kram;461159 wrote: Oh yeah...the guy nearly thumped me:o .....

:wah: one of my kids asked a man if he was pregnant when they were small.....

DesignerGal · Post by **DesignerGal** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 9:25 am

I get that all the time with my plump belly. The worst part is I havent been able to get pregnant, and that hurts even more.

DesignerGal · Post by **DesignerGal** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 9:29 am

RedGlitter;461103 wrote: No point. I was just wondering if you were really being callous and unkind to heavy people or if it was a joke.

I have a point. Its not a funny joke. He is a bigger arsehole than I thought before.

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 10:11 am

that's why I never ever ask people personal questions.

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:03 pm

DesignerGal;461411 wrote: I have a point. Its not a funny joke. He is a bigger arsehole than I thought before.

I have no idea how you meant this. Who is an a**hole?

DesignerGal · Post by **DesignerGal** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:08 pm

RedGlitter;461545 wrote:

I have no idea how you meant this. Who is an a**hole?

Novelty for saying something so insensitive and foolish.

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 5:35 pm

buttercup;460941 wrote: Have you ever congratulated someone on being pregnant when they're not

also has anyone ever done it to you?

I advised a customer last night that we couldent accept her for sunbed use as she was obviously pregnant, she wasent, oh gawd how i wanted the ground to open & swallow me up, poor girl

It happened to me a few times in my life-time...I used to wear big dresses and have a stomach...so I understood how they could make the mistake.....still it was embarrassing and I usually went on a diet soon after that would happen....

The worse was...I was in the Post office (a small one at that) full of people and a woman and I were talking, there was others talking as well, and then she asked when my baby was due (I was wearing a big dress...) and the room got quiet just as I said "I'm NOT pregnant", I wasn't mad...and actually just felt so bad for her, everyone stared at her and her face got so red...A family member who is a quicker thinker than I am said..."why didn't you just say In May??"...I wish I would've, felt so bad for her...

DesignerGal · Post by **DesignerGal** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 10:06 am

Novelty;462403 wrote: DG i hope you dont feel i hate becouse i dont, everything in my life is moving forward, everything is fine .....

Passive

Novelty;462403 wrote: ,you bewilder me and make me angry when you claim to know about my life, you couldn't be so wrong, .....

Aggressive

Novelty;462403 wrote: ,

and yes i say stupid things from time to time but so does everyone else,

.....

Deflecting

Novelty;462403 wrote: ,

if it is your intent to wear me down and make me feel bad then you have succeded.....

Now you are playing the victim

DesignerGal · Post by **DesignerGal** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 10:07 am

And now, Nov/Ian/Six, you will be ignored.

POOF!