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Smart Answers To Comments About Your Body
Do people sometimes say things like:
- You’re putting on a bit of weight aren’t you
- Are you anorexic
- Why don’t you try this new diet … my diet … a diet
Well, here’s a few things you can say back:
- I’m growing. Any objections?
- What is it that YOU’RE feeling insecure about?
- Bug off. I’m me-shaped!
- And you’re a real heart-throb?
- You have no right to comment on my body.
- Why don’t you grab your bottom lip and pull it right over your head?
- What makes you so interested in my body shape?
- I’m not getting fat - I’m growing. It’s this inevitable thing that happens when you’re a teenager.
- I don’t need a diet. I eat healthy food.
- Because I’m not stupid. I know diets don’t work. I actually like eating healthy food.
- Hey buster - why don’t you mind your own body.
- It’s pretty weird but I don’t have time to go to the gym five hours a day - arrest me why don’t ya?
- Is it my turn to criticise your body now?
- I am naturally this way. You know, like you’re naturally RUDE.
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