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I may have lost a client because I am no longer fat! HA!

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LipstickLady    25,682

LipstickLady
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In my line of work, I often meet potential clients at Starbucks for the first time. Because we've never seen each other, it's always been my habit to describe myself as "short and round with big curly brown hair" and no one has ever missed me. I can always tell if the person I am meeting is a chubster, too, because they giggle at my comment.

Today, I was the only female in the place when a heavier lady walked in who was obviously looking for me. I waved her over to the table and she looked at me and said, "I thought you said you were round. Were you trying to be funny? Making fun of fat people isn't a joke.'

EHRMAHGHERRRRRRRD!!!

I never even thought about it. I'm still short, I still have big, curly hair, but I'm no longer round. Last year at this time, I was a snug 20/XXL and now I'm a comfy size 10 in skinny pants/medium top. It took me a minute to even figure out what the heck she was referring to when she made the comment.

I was so stunned at what happened, I stuttered over my explanation. I tried to explain that I've lost a bunch of weight, yada, yada, yada, but from the look on her face and her response back, I'm pretty sure I offended her and I won't be hearing from her again.


Whooooops! There's a habit I'll have to break.

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nursekimberly89    50

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I'm confused as to why she got so offended..Referring to yourself as "round" is a habit. Habits can prove difficult to break...if this potential client can't understand that you meant no ill harm, I don't know if I'd want to do business with her...just my 2 cents though :)

And ditto to what McButterpants said lol.

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McButterpants    2,846

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Now you can say, "I'm that sexy minx with the big curly hair. Grrrr"

Not sure that's very business-like. But hell, I'll try anything.

I forgot to add you need to wear those boots you were talking to Indigo about! Hell yes - I'm that sexy beast in the corner rockin' those red boots!

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VPAPNYC    30

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Hilarious and inspiring story!! I look forward to something like that happening to me one day....I'm being sleeved in 3 days - can't wait!! I live in a small village in Greece where everyone refers to me as the "big girl"....would love to see what they call me next year!!

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princesstami    94

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That is an awesome story! I could see me doing the same a year from now hopefully. Sorry you may have lost a client, people never cease to amaze me with their sensitivities.

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gamergirl    4,610

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is it wrong that I laughed when I read this post? :) It's actually pretty awesome and I can relate. I used to refer to myself as that "geeky, overweight Indian chick" when I was gently poking fun at myself. Three out of those four are still true but my catch phrase my need some word smithing.

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SandeeD    363

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Can I come visit? I've always wanted to travel to Greece:)

Hilarious and inspiring story!! I look forward to something like that happening to me one day....I'm being sleeved in 3 days - can't wait!! I live in a small village in Greece where everyone refers to me as the "big girl"....would love to see what they call me next year!!

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Bombs    353

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Hilarious. Oh well. Foxy mama with the voluptuous hair would work!

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VPAPNYC    30

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Can I come visit? I've always wanted to travel to Greece:)

Of course!! A fellow sleever is always welcome! I'm in NYC for the procedure right now but I'll be back in Greece in March :)

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Indigo1991    1,612

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Omg, another dilemma I hadn't thought about - how do I describe myself to new clients I go to meet???

Like LL, I have always said short and round but also ageing ... Time for some new words - can still use short but "short and normal" seems a bit of an odd thing to say. Might just have to stick with "short and ageing" for now until I can think of something better... ;-)

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Indigo1991    1,612

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I like your thinking Fluff, might need cosmetics to be able to say that with a straight face but it could work for you ;-)

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Madam Reverie    2,958

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Now you can say, "I'm that sexy minx with the big curly hair. Grrrr"

Not sure that's very business-like. But hell, I'll try anything.

I forgot to add you need to wear those boots you were talking to Indigo about! Hell yes - I'm that sexy beast in the corner rockin' those red boots!

McButter... it was Indigo and I that were talking about the Red Boots :)

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