So, lately when we have been out and about I've been getting a certain question from people. I don't know if it's because I'm starting to show, a little. Or is it the fact that my 4 year old says to perfect strangers, "hi my name is S. This is my brother C, and my mommy has a baby in her tummy and it's the size of a lemon." Hmmm.
I end up getting this question: Oh, nice. Was it planned or is this a surprise?
Huh, really. Is it any of your business? What does it matter to you? What if I said back," Uh, no. I'm in a real pickle. Can't wai for this little booger to come out." Of course, I don't feel that way, but I'd sure love to see that persons face.
I forgot the invasion of privacy now begins. I remember getting asked that with S and C. And then when the baby is born- watch out. It gets much worse. Icky looking people will try to touch your baby, coo at them with spit flying out of their mouth, even try to pick them up out of their stroller because.... ohhh they are sooo cute!
I guess people are just curious in general or feel like it's ok to offer their unwanted opinion. The polite thing to do would be to smile and nod and walk away. Which most of the time I do. But, sometimes I just want to give it to them.
Maybe it's the hormones (I hate that expression but it may be true) Or isn't it really rude for a stranger to ask someone a question like that? What do you think?
6 comments:
It IS rude, but I still don't know how to deal with it. I'm always so shocked when it happens that my smart-mouth freezes up!
Same here!! :)
I guess it's rude but aren't rude people more fun? The probing questions don't bother me a bit but I will admit that I'm finding myself way more irritated with strangers since pregnancy. Personal space is my big deal. I'm a little worried that the next time someone at the grocery store reaches over me to get at the oranges I may snap. Hormones...
Yeah too personal. whay would someone ask you if you were trying. I dont want to think about people "trying" to get prego. Ewww... it is like really do you want to know how much we "color" you sicko. I know I know I go way too far. Over they line and beyond.
I think people are just grabbing for something to say when they say this kind of stuff, really. Totally rude, of course, they could clearly come up with something better! Just plain "congrats!" works wonders...
I have this same problem and addressed it too. My husband and I joked that we wanted to respond completely inappropriately too. People are really just clueless. See the discussion on my blog titled "You have questions and I have answers."
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