how come people can tell a girl she's skinny but you can't tell a fat girl that she's fat. i don't understand that.
2007-01-05 09:02:42 · 8 answers · asked by Gorgeous 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Amen. I have had people call me skinny and they dont see it as a put down. I guess since most people want to be skinny they think its a compliment.
2007-01-05 09:07:46 · answer #1 · answered by JustMe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because telling a girl she's skinny is seen as a compliment in todays's society and being called fat is not. people look down on someone because of how big they are and telling a girl she's skinny will probably make her happy because she'll fit in to society's view. But telling a girl she's fat is telling her she isn't like the rest of the world and that makes them feel left out, neglected and all that negative stuff. So only really mean or honest people will tell a girl she's fat.
2007-01-05 17:09:48 · answer #2 · answered by angelicasongs 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because people are scared of hurting peoples feelings and most people do not get there feelings hurt when you tell them that they are really skinny. They take it as a compliment. Where society frowns apon people being fat and it is rude to call someone fat because it may jurt there feelings.
2007-01-06 02:03:48 · answer #3 · answered by ♥JoJo♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because, in this day and age it is a positive thing to be skinny, and a very negative thing to be fat.
2007-01-05 17:04:54 · answer #4 · answered by Allison 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its simple because now a days its rude to point out something like that because if you say something like that people are afraid that the person you said it to will end up doing something stupid like vomiting and all that other crazy stuff. If I was fat and it was going to end up killing me I would want someone to say something to me. But if I am like 10-15lbs heavier then don't say anything because thats just plain rude and hurtful.
2007-01-05 17:10:49 · answer #5 · answered by sexysweet2589 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because we are so P.C. about every little thing in our culture. Plus, it is considered a compliment to be skinny and insult to be called fat...
2007-01-05 17:06:17 · answer #6 · answered by redbone 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because being skinny is usually seen as more attractive in American society. Our society usually deems someone that is heavier as less attractive
2007-01-05 17:05:38 · answer #7 · answered by W.E.S. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because if sumone told you that you were fat wouldnt you feel hurt
2007-01-05 17:05:34 · answer #8 · answered by my # is 1-800-you-wish 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋