Comments that would be considered inappropriate are somewhat common here. Partly, I think language barrier is part of it - just not using the right words. Culture plays another role and good ole' fashioned rudeness must also play a part.
As I was going up an elevator today a woman I don't know said, "Sir, you used to be a little bit fat. No you are not. What happened?"
I had no response. I am down 20 pounds so thanks for noticing but who are you?
My barber speaks little English but since I give a 100% tip I'm pretty sure I'm his favorite client. I never have to wait when I come in three times a week for a shave. Clearly this has made him wonder how much I make...
Barber: Money. How much do you get?
Me: What?
Barber: Money. Month (pointing to calendar). How much you take?
I should have told him it was none of his business but instead I basically cut my salary in half and told him that. The sad reality is that he sits in his shop seven days a week from 10AM-11PM and makes less than one-tenth what I make. Yes, he gets to sleep during the day when business is slow but imagine spending 13 hours every day at your job. I have no problem giving a 100% tip and now that he has asked me how much I make he'll be expecting at least that much.
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