Going back a couple of months, I was sitting on the bus and a man got on. I don’t know him personally but I remember he worked as a security officer in the bus station a few years ago. I see him from time to time as he lives in my area. Usually he is with his wife when I see him and he would say hello. However, this time he was on his own. Now you’re probably expecting me to tell you that he tried to hit on me.
No actually, he insulted me. “Hiya, you’ve gone fat in your face!” he said casually.
Too stunned to answer, I just awkwardly smiled and looked away feeling mortified. He sat down and just started talking to another passenger as though nothing had happened.
Just to clarify, I’m a little overweight but not noticeably big. I felt confident with my appearance that day but after that remark, it knocked me back. I couldn’t believe he could be so rude and act like it was normal. What an asshole.
– Clarice
Location: No 63 bus, North Cornelly, Wales
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beckie says
i am so sorry. That is very rude.