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Why do people ‘accuse’ me of being on a diet?

It doesn’t really matter, but I just wonder why whenever people see me eating salad for lunch multiple days they ask me if I’m on a diet in an accusatory sort of tone? The fact that I eat salad because I [i]like[/i] it is beside the point. So what if I [i]was[/i] on a diet? Why is that anyone’s busy? Is there a rule book stating that only people over a certain weight are allowed to decide to eat healthier? Should I choose something greasier as not to offend anyone? Same sort of thing with exercising. If I do want to lose weight that’s my right and prerogative. I don’t see why it should offend anyone or cause judgment.

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DrWatson · 70-79, M

I have never been able to understand this. It's as if people need affirmation for their own unhealthy choices, and interpret someone else's choices as an accusation against them.

It's not just about food. The person at a party who stops drinking after one or two drinks gets verbally attacked or mocked by people who want to get drunk, even if the person utters not a single word of criticism towards them. The man who does not talk in lewd ways about the woman at work is accused by male coworkers of being "politically correct" and preachy.

And getting back to food: once my wife and I stopped at a locally well-known burger place. I ordered a burger and my wife ordered a salad. The guy behind the counter actually made fun of us for ordering a salad. This was a guy who worked at the place! LOL

coffeedimplez · 26-30, F

@DrWatson yeah it’s like that with everything! Let people be