Wow, I would have been so taken aback by this outburst. I find it a bit bizarre that he’s given this so much thought
im so sorry this happened to you
Ladies...Any RUDE/CATTY/SNIDE/NASTY Remarks about your Birkins or ANY Hermès Purchase
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Wow, I would have been so taken aback by this outburst. I find it a bit bizarre that he’s given this so much thought
im so sorry this happened to you
Mm, seems like someone is jealous that you can afford to drop coin on salad bowls and ugly plates to me.
Wow! I hope you/someone in the meeting spoke up for you!
This is completely out of line in a work environment. I can see something like this coming from close friends/family but work…
Brb gonna go buy a salad bowl! Why? Because I can.Mm, seems like someone is jealous that you can afford to drop coin on salad bowls and ugly plates to me.
Entirely unprofessional. And I would call that sh!tty behavior out.
Indeed. I find that I’m increasingly less inclined to allow these sorts of ‘micro-aggressions’ to stand unchecked (not terribly fond of that expression but it will do). No need to challenge, just make an observation “my, that’s an awfully unkind thing to say, especially in this professional setting……….So, does anyone have a view on Susie Smith’s excellent report from the engineering department?”
Just the way I roll these days….
Yep and as luxe shoppers we have been and are increasingly working professionals who work hard for what we want and have. How I spend my money is my business whether it be on alcohol, travel, food, or home, no one should have an opinion unless they are contributing to my household (and are not my employer or my client). I’m not judging folks for their different purchases that I might find wasteful for myself and I’m cheap on certain things I just don’t value.Indeed. I find that I’m increasingly less inclined to allow these sorts of ‘micro-aggressions’ to stand unchecked (not terribly fond of that expression but it will do). No need to challenge, just make an observation “my, that’s an awfully unkind thing to say, especially in this professional setting……….So, does anyone have a view on Susie Smith’s excellent report from the engineering department?”
Just the way I roll these days….
This has happened to me couple times. (In-laws, former friends and just passerby…)
One remark recently was from my brother in law saying it to my husband
“your wife spend too much money on bags I would’ve never allowed my wife to do that!!”
my DH response, “ happy wife, peaceful life.”
One remark recently was from my brother in law saying it to my husband
“your wife spend too much money on bags I would’ve never allowed my wife to do that!!”
my DH response, “ happy wife, peaceful life.”
Fabulous reply!This has happened to me couple times. (In-laws, former friends and just passerby…)
One remark recently was from my brother in law saying it to my husband
“your wife spend too much money on bags I would’ve never allowed my wife to do that!!”
my DH response, “ happy wife, peaceful life.”
I am making a mental note of that segue,Indeed. I find that I’m increasingly less inclined to allow these sorts of ‘micro-aggressions’ to stand unchecked (not terribly fond of that expression but it will do). No need to challenge, just make an observation “my, that’s an awfully unkind thing to say, especially in this professional setting……….So, does anyone have a view on Susie Smith’s excellent report from the engineering department?”
Just the way I roll these days….
next time you can answer:
" yes, at least I need something additional green in my life, on the opposite to you- you are obviously loaded with greentones.."
I stopped reading and gotThis has happened to me couple times. (In-laws, former friends and just passerby…)
One remark recently was from my brother in law saying it to my husband
“your wife spend too much money on bags I would’ve never allowed my wife to do that!!”
my DH response, “ happy wife, peaceful life.”
when I got to the "allowed" word.....Good response from your DH though!
You have an awesome DH. Lucky you!!This has happened to me couple times. (In-laws, former friends and just passerby…)
One remark recently was from my brother in law saying it to my husband
“your wife spend too much money on bags I would’ve never allowed my wife to do that!!”
my DH response, “ happy wife, peaceful life.”
I stopped reading and got
Good response from your DH though!
Lol I wish I could have taken the pic of my dh’s face when he said that lol I was literally smirking and walking away hand in hand with my DH.You have an awesome DH. Lucky you!!
Wow I have reading posts on this thread yesterday and today and am stunned. I figure 50% of the people I know don't have a clue about H and the other 50% are 25% cool because they have similar tastes and lifestyles and 25% may be envious but have enough manners left to not say anything to my face but I am sure make catty snide comments otherwise.
One person I know is a personal shopper and she knows designer stuff and if I post a photo on FB or IG wearing an H scarf she immediately zooms right in and comments not about the photo (where we were or why) but always say "is that Hermes?" Not sure if it is to be snarky or to show me she knows H.
I have to always remind my husband not to say anything about what we (well rather I) buy to anyone. We have our 25th wedding anniversary coming up in May and I just bought him a very nice watch (not H) that he has been lusting after. He so deserves it! I am so happy to get it for him too.
Definitely the nicest most expensive watch he has ever had and I had to remind me not to tell anyone particularly his family as they would be stunned. We are polar opposites in terms of our respective passions and they would never understand just like I don't get sinking money into an old boat year after year after year but to each his own.
We got married late in life and it was too late for children although I spoil my now adult niece and nephew and just became a great aunt. My family just thinks we are eccentric. I am the higher earner in our household and it's never been a big issue between us. We are both nearing retirement so I am getting all my big spend purchases in before that as I won't be able to justify when I don't have a big paycheck and bonus coming in.
I think anyone who knows me knows me well enough would know to never say anything to my face because it would not be pretty! Live and let live. The world is too crazy for this nonsense from people but I have noticed a big change in people the past few years. It's quite scary. C'est la vie! I figure if all goes south due to my frivolous spending, I will be the best dressed bag lady you ever saw!
One person I know is a personal shopper and she knows designer stuff and if I post a photo on FB or IG wearing an H scarf she immediately zooms right in and comments not about the photo (where we were or why) but always say "is that Hermes?" Not sure if it is to be snarky or to show me she knows H.
I have to always remind my husband not to say anything about what we (well rather I) buy to anyone. We have our 25th wedding anniversary coming up in May and I just bought him a very nice watch (not H) that he has been lusting after. He so deserves it! I am so happy to get it for him too.
Definitely the nicest most expensive watch he has ever had and I had to remind me not to tell anyone particularly his family as they would be stunned. We are polar opposites in terms of our respective passions and they would never understand just like I don't get sinking money into an old boat year after year after year but to each his own.
We got married late in life and it was too late for children although I spoil my now adult niece and nephew and just became a great aunt. My family just thinks we are eccentric. I am the higher earner in our household and it's never been a big issue between us. We are both nearing retirement so I am getting all my big spend purchases in before that as I won't be able to justify when I don't have a big paycheck and bonus coming in.
I think anyone who knows me knows me well enough would know to never say anything to my face because it would not be pretty! Live and let live. The world is too crazy for this nonsense from people but I have noticed a big change in people the past few years. It's quite scary. C'est la vie! I figure if all goes south due to my frivolous spending, I will be the best dressed bag lady you ever saw!
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