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Is it ever acceptable to comment on someone's weight?

Poll Results: 1,776 votes    vote on this poll
50%
Only in extreme/concerning circumstances
 
27%
No, never
 
9%
I'm not sure
 
9%
Other (tell us in the comments)
 
5%
Yes, always
 



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Leuth Novotny
Saturday May 18, 2013, 12:37 AM


My daughter often wants to talk about people. We have started having discussions about how we talk *to* people, not *about* people. I am struggling with how to deal with weight issue, b/c swim lessons provides many examples of different body types. I am leaning towards helping her ask directly: "Are you chubby b/c that's the way you were made?" This is how we would ask about eye color or skin color, so I might go with this & just deal with what comes our way.

Rosemarie L.
Friday May 17, 2013, 5:31 AM


No, only if there is an extreme circumstance that must be mentioned due to poor health.
I willl give out my age, but never my weight.

glen martin
Thursday May 16, 2013, 8:18 PM


only if its a loved one and its gone out of concern for health

Selena J.
Tuesday May 14, 2013, 4:52 PM


I will honestly admit to calling people fat or disgusting because of their weight behind their backs, say at the store or something. I really think people should crack down on their health and become skinnier and healthier

Amandine S.
Tuesday May 14, 2013, 2:49 AM


Only in extreme/concerning circumstances

April W.
Monday May 13, 2013, 2:45 AM


If it's a good friend/family member yes but only out of love and concern

Alan Lambert
Friday May 10, 2013, 6:56 PM


I'm fat and know it...tell me and I'll get pissed

Margarida M.
Thursday May 9, 2013, 10:15 AM


Only in extreme/concerning circumstances

Tania N.
Thursday May 9, 2013, 3:30 AM


only in extreme healthwise situations

Natasha Salgado
Tuesday May 7, 2013, 11:40 PM


Only if obesity comes to forefront.



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