2007-11-30 08:18:23 · 76 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Oi, and you have to ask? Are you giving the alcoholics you know bottles of booze?
2007-11-30 08:21:58 · answer #1 · answered by always b natural 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am overweight and I hate to be overweight, but, it's my personal problem.... I have not been able to find a solution for it and I would feel offended by such a gift. It is just so, because a person that does not go through this, does not understand the real struggle. As a matter of fact, outsiders think it is only a matter of discipline or will power, which is not!!!! it is much more than that...when science finally finds the real cause.... everyone will understand... in the meantime let us get our own diet books.... we definitely have many and know about the subject more than anyone else!!
2007-11-30 08:29:46 · answer #2 · answered by syrdell 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Tacky at the least. That can be very hurtful. Most people that are overweight are quite aware of the fact and don't want other people reminding them. Unless this person has expressed an interest in loosing weight and they really like cooking, I would not recommend this as a gift.
2007-11-30 08:23:27 · answer #3 · answered by ajmommy002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the person. My husband and I both have 'weight problems' and my husband is a 'chef' who does 99% of our cooking. I can buy him a low calorie or low fat cookbook with not 'bad effect' but if he was to get that from someone who didn't know us well, it would be AWFUL. If the overweight person is happy, then get them something they can't eat for a gift ... or give them 'gift certificates' for things like 'long walks' with you and doing exercises together ... that is much nicer, and show that YOU CARE and are willing to be with them as they work to slim down.
2007-11-30 08:23:15 · answer #4 · answered by Kris L 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends,
Yes if they are not working on losing weight. You would REALLY be offending them and hurting there feelings!
and No it will be fine if you know they are trying and are looking for ideas on healthy food. I know I would like a low fat cookbook!
How about giving a cookbook with the nutrient info so they can see how many calories but it wouldn't offend them?
2007-11-30 08:56:21 · answer #5 · answered by missxo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, becase you are presuming that they would be interested in low fat or low calorie foods. They may realize a problem with extra pounds, but they may choose to exercise more and stay with a moderate fat or moderate calorie diet plan. Since you are concerned for them and otherwise wouldn't even ask, look for a cookbook that has a mix of both healthy recipes and hearty meals.
2007-11-30 08:25:54 · answer #6 · answered by KC 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not if your good friends and always take about recepies and such...but to just give someone a low fat cook book because they are Fat is not very nice.
Sort of send the message"I don't like the way you look, so I want you to change."
If your that concerned, how about inviting your friend for lunchtime walks...its low impact and most likely has more of a health impact than the low cal cookbook.
(Just don't give cookies as a gift either....)
2007-11-30 08:24:26 · answer #7 · answered by StopPanda 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is very tacky and rude. I'm overweight, and I detest people trying to "tell me something".
YOU are basically telling that YOU prefer to be seen only with thin people, therefore YOU are more concerned with how YOU look. You dont care about them unless and until they lose weight.
That may not be what you think (but I will bet it is what you subconciously think) - but that may be how they see it - if you give them such a gift.
Especially if they didnt ask for any help or any such cookbook.
2007-11-30 08:24:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-16 05:27:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe it's tacky if you are giving it for the right reasons - if this is a friend or someone you truly care about then explain to them that you are worried about their health and you just wanted to give them a healthier way to eat- a way for them to enjoy meals and still be healthy - you can even offer to be their guinea pig when they try one of the recipes - there is always a way to do everything
2007-11-30 08:25:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. A lot of overweight people are in "fat denial" so their feelings get hurt when you suggest they lose weight. When their feelings get hurt, they will probably eat more. Then your stuck with an even fatter friend. The only way to help your friend out is to convince everyone on the planet to stop having sex with fat people. That way they won't think it's ok to be fat.
2007-11-30 08:24:38 · answer #11 · answered by Jack of All Trades 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋