I guess one of the most common greeting of Filipinos to each other after not having seen each other for sometime is either “You’ve gained weight” or “Have you lost weight?” I’m also guilty of using these words often but recently having been the recipient of the “You’ve gained weight” chorus time and again, I realized how wearying it is to hear. Especially if it is true and you’re already very much aware of the fact that you badly need top fat burners to make you lose weight. Usually when people tell me I’ve gained weight or even I’m getting fatter, I just smile and agree. However, maybe it got too much for a former high school classmate because she posted in her Facebook shout out a fictional conversation (I think) that goes something like this: (although it loses something in translation)
Person: You’ve grown fat Girl.
Girl: Yes and you’re still ugly.
Passenger Talesstories about my experiences as a traveler and passenger
