valerie
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I don't know how to nicely respond to an old co-worker who commented on my filtered selfie on my IG story with, "you don't need any filters let go be you we love it."

On the surface, it sounds like a compliment? But this is just the latest in comments he's made that I find to be slightly creepy.
12:13 PM - Feb 22, 2024
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valerie
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I wonder, am I being too "sensitive?" Or is he actually being creepy? I mean, even my own husband doesn't say stuff like that to me. Sure, hubby doesn't think I need to wear makeup but he knows I do it for myself and I don't even wear a lot.
12:13 PM - Feb 22, 2024
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valerie
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But if I want to present myself in selfies that are filtered, isn't that my business? I'm not trying to troll for attention so I'm not "deceiving" anyone with my appearance. I'm just using filters because I don't wear a lot of makeup and I like the using filters.
12:13 PM - Feb 22, 2024
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At this point, I probably won't respond but mostly because I don't want to be rude. But should I be matching the comment with one of my own telling this "friend" to mind is own business?
12:13 PM - Feb 22, 2024
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AmericaNDN
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In response to valerie.
"Maybe so, but it's how I prefer it."?
02:46 PM - Feb 22, 2024
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Jennifer Moore Baker
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In response to valerie.
Creepy is in the eye of the beholder, so to speak. If it makes you ask, then it is creepy. Ignoring would be my response. Silence can be deafening sometimes.
12:36 PM - Feb 22, 2024
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valerie
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In response to Jennifer Moore Baker.
I'm siding with ignoring at this point as well. I just needed to vent and to know I'm not the only one.
01:44 PM - Feb 22, 2024
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Beth Boardman
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In response to valerie.
Online, I just don’t respond. Silence is pretty deafening. In person I often just say “Oh” — which totally throws everyone 😁
12:33 PM - Feb 22, 2024
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valerie
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In response to Beth Boardman.
I'm probably going to not say anything to him about it. But man, I'm going to talk crap about and I'm glad I can do that here. LOL :)
01:44 PM - Feb 22, 2024
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