Acquaintance Often Asks Where I Bought Something (member, conversation, neighborhood)
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A woman I've known for a year will say she likes something I'm wearing--sweater, top, or jewelry. Then she always says, "Where did you buy it?" She does this with other women we know also, sometimes in a group of people. It makes me uncomfortable and others seem not to like it either.
How do you feel about being asked this question? I kind of think it's none of her business.
It's her way of starting conversation. Most women either like to brag about how they bought something so expensive or that they got a major sale on something. I'm all about the sale and might even answer the where I bought it with the added, "...and it was regularly $100 and I got it for $5!!" Getting a good deal is a badge of honor.
I think it is OK to say you don't remember. Sometimes I say, "Oh this is old."
I agree that it is odd that she does this a lot. I think it is OK to ask a good friend about this sort of thing, especially if you two are really into clothes. But to just ask people about their clothes in a group is not good form.
Is this really a thing? I guess man logic says she likes what you have and wants to shop at a similar location to buy either the exact same thing or of a similar style.
Women logic says hell no I don't want you wearing the same clothes that is creepy. Or she's testing me to see if I'm cheap or buy extravagent things.
It's intended as a compliment, probably. But you can say, "I don't remember. Why?"
On the other hand, why not tell her?
She does it almost every time I see her. I have seen other women look uncomfortable when she asks them.
I think it's a somewhat rude to ask this. Not polite, especially in front of others.
She's relatively new in our neighborhood and is trying to make friends. I think she hurts her chances doing this. None of the other women around here do it. I have thought of telling her it's not a good idea, but I don't want to hurt her feelings. Otherwise, she's very nice.
I don't think its rude. I think it would be rude to ask someone over and over again how much they pay for things. Especially clothes since there couldn't be another reason other than she's nosy. Asking where someone shops is something I've done so I don't think its bad. I would do it if I liked someones style and wanted to know where the nice clothes are at.
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