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06-23-2018 05:12 PM
@Sooner wrote:We knew a lady who had a bigger house than ours. Every time she came in our little house she said "Oh I love your house! It's so cozy."
In a case like those we are talking about the best question is "Why does it matter to me what she says?" That's what I would think. . . Consider the source and don't worry about it.
Ah, yes, @Sooner, you gotta love those passive-aggressive jobs. Some have them honed to perfection.
I had a "friend" who was uncanny in her ability to figure out a person's weak areas or concerns she thought they might have and then so innocently bring them up or ask about them -- ad nauseam.
06-23-2018 07:55 PM
06-24-2018 12:47 AM
When I’m on my last nerve with someone like that I play dumb, And say, ‘Oh, aren’t you a SWEETIE to say that, You’ve just MADE MY DAY.’
Followeed by by a million watt, but believable smile 😃.
Really gets under their skin, if they were really trying to get your goat. if not, you may sound a bit wacky, but not mean.
06-24-2018 04:57 AM
@GCR18 wrote:Since she's a neighbor, I wouldn't confront her. I would play on her words. You look like a beauty queen = Aren't you fancy. Thank you Sue, I appreciate your kind words. Kill her with kindness. 😉
Good answer. If she can't ruffle your feathers any longer, she'll stop. (Or not, then you know how she is and you'll have her #). They said you can't have an argument, if only one person is there.
06-24-2018 05:00 AM
Preds is not snarky. Ok, who are you and what have you done with her?
06-24-2018 12:34 PM
Just tossing this out here....I am thinking the fact that her HUSBAND is very complimentary to you and he does NOT do this to his on wife is hurting her deep inside and she is reacting in a negative way to you and others. It is sad....perhaps you could try and see that perhaps this is the motivation behind her comments.
06-24-2018 01:42 PM
Thanks, ladies. All good advice!
06-24-2018 03:07 PM
Since she does it to everyone, this attitude is on her....just go about your business, keep your graciousness and smile with your head held high!
06-24-2018 03:12 PM
@qualitygal wrote:Preds is not snarky. Ok, who are you and what have you done with her?
Ha ... You just thought you knew me @qualitygal. I can snark with the best of them. I've even trained people in the Art of Snark. LOL
06-24-2018 03:52 PM - edited 06-25-2018 04:26 PM
My mother-in-law was like this and I ignored her....went about my business and conducted my life as usual. I was taught to respect my elders--and I did just that ignoring her comments and/or her telling me what I should do. Many times the snarky remarks were in front of others, including my ex-husband; no one ever said anything to her! She went to my mother in attempt to push an issue, my mother told her I had a mind of my own and could not be manipulated. My mom was good with lttle tidbits of wisdom which I never understood until I grew up. Over the years in many situations, my memory has been flooded with her wise words! What a great gift of guidance she provided! I knew a situation in MIL's youth was the driver for her insecurity and comments to me and other females, I felt for her and ignored her.
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