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Sweatiquette: Answers to Common Exercise Etiquette Questions
Weighty Talk
Q. "My friend gloats about her recent weight loss. How do I shut her up?"
A. She may be boasting because she feels insecure, but it's annoying to hear about it over and over. Steer the conversation in a new direction: Acknowledge her success, then change the subject by asking "How's your family?" or "What's new at work?" suggests Judith Matz, a clinical social worker and coauthor of The Diet Survivor's Handbook. If she circles back to weight talk, be up-front and tell her it's getting tedious, Matz says. Explain that you're glad she's proud of herself but you would rather talk about other things, like the great yoga class you just took.
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Compliment her, show support... I agree with the other comments, losing weight is hard work. She has a right to be proud of her accomplishment. Or, if it bothers you that much, stay away from her.
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11/5/2011 03:39:46 AM Report AbuseHow about, be happy for her.
9/18/2011 10:18:49 PM Report AbuseI agree with TeresaEFG81, it is hard work and I always show support and compliments to friends or family who are dieting, they deserve it.
9/13/2011 04:33:50 PM Report AbuseMaybe the person asking the question feels insecure. Weight loss is something is something to be proud of. I'd let her brag it up. ;)
8/23/2011 02:04:18 PM Report Abuse