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Guest_- Poppy -_*	06/12/2012, 03:33 PM Post #1


mn,kn This post has been edited by 3Bella3: 15/12/2012, 09:17 AM

missjoads1234 View Member Profile	06/12/2012, 03:36 PM Post #2
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I think most people in their right mind know its a very rude thing to say.

Chaos in stereo View Member Profile	06/12/2012, 03:37 PM Post #3
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I think it's supposed to be complimentary to say it to a man about his (female) partner, but I think it's creepy.

lamarque View Member Profile	06/12/2012, 03:39 PM Post #4
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I think between two men who are friends it's a joke between the two of them and a compliment to you. No my DH wouldn't be offended, nor would I.

steppy View Member Profile	06/12/2012, 03:40 PM Post #5
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I might say this about people, but I would never say it to either member of the couple unless I didn't mind making them feel sad and uncomfortable. It's funny - I kind of get it between men though I do still see it as a put down for the man, but there is no way in hell I'd expect a female friend to laugh if I told her she was punching above her weight. This post has been edited by steppy: 06/12/2012, 03:41 PM

missjoads1234 View Member Profile	06/12/2012, 03:40 PM Post #6
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How the hell is someone telling you that you're overweight ment to be a compliment? Please someone correct me if i have read the OP wrong??

MummyIHK View Member Profile	06/12/2012, 03:42 PM Post #7
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If someone said it to DH about me he would probably say something like 'Hell yeah, I got a good one' (in a joking way). If someone said it to me I would be a little offended.

blue4me View Member Profile	06/12/2012, 03:43 PM Post #8
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I have been around people saying that to DH when he first introduced them to me. It is meant as a compliment but I can see how it could be offensive to some. DH always thought it was funny and agreed with them as he thought the same way. If he was insecure then I think it would have felt they were being mean to him and make him feel worse, luckily he isn't like that but people should probably keep opinions like that to themselves

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MummyIHK View Member Profile	06/12/2012, 03:43 PM Post #10
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QUOTE (missjoads1234 @ 06/12/2012, 04:40 PM) How the hell is someone telling you that you're overweight ment to be a compliment? Please someone correct me if i have read the OP wrong?? Not overweight punching above your weight as in your partner is better looking then you are handsome or vice versa This post has been edited by MummyIHK: 06/12/2012, 03:44 PM

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