We are six sisters and a brother, and we hear a lot of insulting “jokes.”
: I am the third in a family of seven children — six daughters and one son, with my brother being the youngest.Miss Manners: Am I crossing the line by looking in her window?
I understand that people think they are just making conversation, but it is crass at best, and increasingly insulting as one goes down the line of girls who had to be “tolerated” in order to get the golden son. Can you provide a response that would answer the question truthfully and politely, while also giving some indication that the question itself is insulting and intrusive?: “I’m not sure I understand. Of course they wanted all of us. Could you explain to me exactly why you assume otherwise?”
And if they are bold enough to continue? At least you will have fun watching them stumble through an awkward explanation.I was diagnosed with a rare and highly aggressive form of cancer, which is at stage 4 and has spread to multiple organs.I’ve been blessed with a ton of support from family and friends with meals, prayers, calls, letters, etc.
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