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Etiquette
There are three appropriate actions to take when you encounter a pregnant woman.- Say nothing. You never know for sure.
- Smile and offer your congratulations/best wishes.
- Exclaim, "You look fantastic!"
The following comments (all of which have been pointed at me in recent weeks) are simply not acceptable:- "What?! You're not due until next month? But you're so big!!"
- "Oh, you're having another boy? I'm sorry."
- "Just watch out when you deliver. You'll never guess what happened to me... {insert horror story here}"
- "Don't worry, that extra weight will come right off."
- "You look like you're about to pop!"
- Parenting advice of any kind.
How 'bout when they TOUCH your belly? Not speaking from experience (although if I keep "growing" this way, your #1 above might apply, heh) but I've heard from friends that being preggers apparently makes it okay for strangers to touch you. Good grief.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I seriously hope you don't pop, that sounds messy. ;)
OMG. I must give off unfriendly vibes because nobody has actually tried the legendary stranger belly rub on me. Thank heaven. Ewwww.
ReplyDeleteI didn't even know that you were pregnant! Congratulations...and you look fantastic!!
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