There is this guy that I work with that is always asking questions that need no answer.
For instance he is 5’5" weighs over 250# and asked me if his uniform makes him look fat. I mean how am I supposed to answer a question like that?
No it’s not the uniform that makes you look fat? Of course I lied and said no but he must know he’s overweight so why ask?
Anyone else know of anyone like that?
I think you should stand up to him. Next time he asks you something stupid, call him on it.
As for the Uniform question, I would have said, “No the uniform doesn’t make you look fat, your enormus gut makes you look fat!”
But thats just me.
Thats the truth and anyone who has heard otherwise has been misinformed.
I hope you were joking, Day, you must be pretty lonely, if you say ** everything ** that comes to your mind!
Markxxx, I’m not sure why people ask questions like that, but I certainly wouldn’t answer directly. What is there to be gained by being so blunt?
Whatever color the suit is, ‘you look nice in whatever color it is’ with a smile. Kind and civil beats bluntness every day of the week. Unless you’re his doctor!
Men could learn this valuable lesson, don’t answer the question, answer the ** need ** that is being shown:
“honey, does this dress make me look fat?” * usually means * “I’m feeling insecure, please reassure me.” Without a pause, sweep her into your arms and tell her she’s gorgeous.
You’ll be * so glad * and you’ll BOTH forget the question!! Answer it bluntly, and * neither of you will ever forget * the fight that ensues!
“I never saw so many words compressed into so small an idea.” Abraham Lincoln
I just say ‘no comment’ [VERY VERY useful if a woman ever asks a guy if he thinks that she is fat]. Eventually, enough 'no comment’s the guy won’t ask you anymore…hopefully, right?
DON’T DO WHAT HANDY SAYS, GUYS!!
Jesus, handy, be careful. Telling a woman “no comment” is like saying “yeah, you are one fat broad” AND “I am too much of a weasel to speak my mind” at the same time… the only thing that can result is a complete bloodbath.
Remember, kids. The answer is, and always will be:
[Surprised Look]“No honey, of course you don’t look fat!”[/Surprised Look]
I would just heavily (sorry…) advise that you NOT attempt to sweep this man into your arms telling him that he is gorgeous.
Sala, can’t you count?!? I said NO camels! That’s FIVE camels!