people are weird

  • Today I saw my sister in law's neighbor. I've met her briefly 2 or 3 times over the years, but I barely know her. She approached me and introduced herself. She said that she didn't recognize me at first because, "You've lost a ton of weight." But, when she said it, her tone was accusing, her brow was furled, and I couldn't even begin to decipher what it was she was trying to communicate non verbally. I was left stunned and trying to figure out what exactly had just happened.

    It was really weird. People are weird.
  • It's hard to know what to think... maybe she was afraid of being all gushy and congratulatory in case the weight loss was the side effect of a terrible illness? But yeah, people are weird.

    Congratulations on your awesome weight loss!
  • Yep...people are weird. Why can't they say "you look great" period!

    Could she be jealous

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  • jealousy!
  • Ditto - Jealousy!