I Had An Embarrassing Moment

It finally happened... a very sweet lady at the grocery store asked me 'when I am due'.
I panicked and said '5 weeks'.

I am not expecting a baby 😂

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Pinkstarburst

I used to be terrified that I would be asked this question. Now I'm asked if my sister is my daughter...which is equally disturbing to me.

Emele · 31-35, FVIP

@Pinkstarburst 😕 Oh, I'm sorry.

I am actually quite bad at telling a person's age but wouldn't ask that question / assume what relationship a person is to somebody. As for pregnant or not, that is such a bad one to get wrong I would never ever ask!

The lady today clearly meant no harm at all though so didn't take offense or feel bad about it.

greenmountaingal · 70-79, F

@Emele My father was in his 40s when I was born. Down through our years together, people would refer to him as "Grampa." It upset him and I would usually correct the person. People should not make stereotyped assumptions about people they Don't know.