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I recently overheard 2 acquaintances talk smack about me, they work with relatives of mine, so I do run into them, ever so often. They did not expect me to be in the next room.
They were saying things like I shouldn't be chewing bubble gum for my age (I'm in my early 30s) and criticized my fake tan (Although I am in California, naturally light skinned Asian), silly things.
But they were MOST triggered by my ability to travel. I am fortunate where I can travel pretty freely and at my own leisure, a different place every 2-3 months. To give context this year I have so far been to London, New York City, Seattle/ Vancouver, Paris, Amsterdam & Germany..all vacations. Last year, I vacationed to London again, Montreal, Boston, Vegas, Australia and Japan.
They were saying things like "He just went away..." in a questionable tone etc etc, that they felt that my other family members who are older than me should be vacationing more, not myself. Things of that nature.
They are both gossipy 50 something ladies.
I do cross paths with them, thus they are aware of my happenings. I get that they are envious of my traveling opportunities, but the petty things talking smack about me chewing bubble gum and me as an Asian guy self-tanning, etc, does irk me, it just shows how much I irritate them.
Again they work with relatives, so it is not like I can rattle things too much.
I honestly don't mind if people talk about me because it has helped me change dramatically how I interact with people. I also think it is okay for those who know me to vent about me to other people. Let them get their feelings off their chest, I say.
I recently overheard 2 acquaintances talk smack about me, they work with relatives of mine, so I do run into them, ever so often. They did not expect me to be in the next room.
They were saying things like I shouldn't be chewing bubble gum for my age (I'm in my early 30s) and criticized my fake tan (Although I am in California, naturally light skinned Asian), silly things.
But they were MOST triggered by my ability to travel. I am fortunate where I can travel pretty freely and at my own leisure, a different place every 2-3 months. To give context this year I have so far been to London, New York City, Seattle/ Vancouver, Paris, Amsterdam & Germany..all vacations. Last year, I vacationed to London again, Montreal, Boston, Vegas, Australia and Japan.
They were saying things like "He just went away..." in a questionable tone etc etc, that they felt that my other family members who are older than me should be vacationing more, not myself. Things of that nature.
They are both gossipy 50 something ladies.
I do cross paths with them, thus they are aware of my happenings. I get that they are envious of my traveling opportunities, but the petty things talking smack about me chewing bubble gum and me as an Asian guy self-tanning, etc, does irk me, it just shows how much I irritate them.
Again they work with relatives, so it is not like I can rattle things too much.
The time to handle it was when you overheard it. Just walking into the room and looking at them without saying anything would have been good.
Probably wasn't the first time they did it, won't be the last time.
Smacking bubble gum is a nasty habit at any age. If you have no other problems but getting flustered about what you heard when you were eavesdropping - time to book a vacation.
Smacking bubble gum is a nasty habit at any age. If you have no other problems but getting flustered about what you heard when you were eavesdropping - time to book a vacation.
If your gum chewing habit is noticeable enough that others comment on it, it's time to rethink it. How do they know you chew bubblegum unless you are chewing it like a child rather than an adult? If you must chew gum chew it with your mouth closed and keep it in your mouth. Not popping, snapping or blowing bubbles.
But they were MOST triggered by my ability to travel. I am fortunate where I can travel pretty freely and at my own leisure, a different place every 2-3 months. To give context this year I have so far been to London, New York City, Seattle/ Vancouver, Paris, Amsterdam & Germany..all vacations. Last year, I vacationed to London again, Montreal, Boston, Vegas, Australia and Japan.
They were saying things like "He just went away..." in a questionable tone etc etc, that they felt that my other family members who are older than me should be vacationing more, not myself. Things of that nature.
They are both gossipy 50 something ladies.
Smacking bubble gum is a nasty habit at any age. .
I agree, but I think gossiping is an even nastier habit...
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