Top 5 Well Meaning But Useless Things People Say, by Anupama

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  1. ChitrangadaSharan profile image92
    ChitrangadaSharanposted 7 months ago

    Please take some time to read this interesting article by Anupama
    https://discover.hubpages.com/relations … people-say

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    1. MizBejabbers profile image90
      MizBejabbersposted 6 months agoin reply to this

      Thank you, Chitrangada, for posting the link to this article by Anupama. I have to agree that it was worthwhile reading. I think the most unworthy thing anyone ever said to me was "are you going to have any more children?" We'd just moved into an apartment and I'd met the next door neighbor. Not far into the conversation, she looked at my two children, one a baby about 3 months old, and asked "are you going to have any more children?"  She was literally being friendly, but I was absolutely floored!

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      1. AnupamaR profile image97
        AnupamaRposted 6 months agoin reply to this

        Oh, yes children/family size related queries too esp from people you barely know. I find them invasive and  hurtful. Thanks for reading!

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  2. ChitrangadaSharan profile image92
    ChitrangadaSharanposted 7 months ago

    Hello Anupama,
    I liked reading your thoughtful article and found it to be relatable, especially the second and the third points.
    Pleased to share it with others.

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    1. AnupamaR profile image97
      AnupamaRposted 7 months agoin reply to this

      hehe, thanks Chitrangada! Today too I attended a function and had someone telling me I looked like I'd lost weight:-). Some things never change. Am sure they mean well though.

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  3. Genna East profile image92
    Genna Eastposted 7 months ago

    Thank you, Chitrangada, for this post.   I couldn’t agree more with the points noted in this article…especially, with those who state, “I told you so.”  And “Think of those beneath you.”

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    1. AnupamaR profile image97
      AnupamaRposted 7 months agoin reply to this

      Thanks Genna! Yes, "think of those beneath you" makes no sense to someone already struggling.

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  4. Venkatachari M profile image83
    Venkatachari Mposted 6 months ago

    An interesting topic brought up by you, Anupama. I agree with your points. In my family relations, some people always ask similar questions and comments, making us very uncomfortable. I keep away from them as far as possible. My children always avoid their company.

    Thanks, Chitra, for sharing the link to this good post.

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    1. AnupamaR profile image97
      AnupamaRposted 6 months agoin reply to this

      Thanks sir for reading!

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