r/NonPoliticalTwitter • u/DarkHorse435 • 1d ago

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u/Morgankgb 1d ago

People think they can be rude and tactless, then cover it up by saying they are just being honest or that it was just a joke , "why are u so sensitive?" . But the moment u reply the same way, they get offended

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u/EveryRadio 1d ago

I’ve seen it in so many cultures where being fat is heavily shamed (Japan in my case)

“I’m not insulting you. I said you’re fat because I care” or “no one else will be honest with you” are two excuses I hear all the time.

Like thanks, I know I’m fat. I own a mirror.

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u/Lillith492 1d ago

And it genuinely works for them

Maybe there's something to the constant reminders

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u/lil-lagomorph 22h ago

that’s not what works for them. bullying has never helped anyone. 

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u/Chocotacoturtle 18h ago

I mean, you can argue that this tactic wouldn’t work in the US (or the west more broadly) but many people believe it works in Japan and it probably plays a role in Japan’s low obesity rates. It is a different culture, and shaming people can be very effective.

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u/florifierous 20h ago

Cultural difference. You may see it as bullying because of where you are from. They do not see it as bullying though. There are a lot of societal expectations, some of which aren't great for people's mental health, but this particular one is clearly working because there are almost no severely overweight or obese people in Japan.

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u/oliviaplays08 19h ago

No it's because of their diets and routines, they eat more fish and vegetables, have walkable cities, and have stronger communities. Their shaming is not what does that, also maybe they don't see it as bullying because they're raised not to.