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Have you even unknowingly put your foot in it?

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MawsRosie Sat 16-May-26 11:30:15

Surely it happens to everybody?

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Bazza Sat 16-May-26 11:20:50

What sticks in my mind from years ago is my asking a friend if she was pleased with her new nose after surgery, being positive that others present knew she was having it done. They didn’t. 😱. I’ve never forgiven myself although hopefully she’s forgotten.

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SpinDriftCoastal Sat 16-May-26 11:04:55

I used to ask people I met by chance 'How is your mum? How is your dad?' Then a time came when they would say 'Mum died last year'. and I would have to say: 'I am so sorry to hear that'. Now, I just ask 'How is the family?' or 'How is it going?'. It avoids all the embarrassment of asking a question that may upset them. I also ask if people have pets as it avoids the 'Do you have grandchildren?' when their children may be trying for a baby with no success. One woman said to me:'What a shame you don't have grandchildren?' I asked her: 'Why?'

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