Homelandia Part 2: Size does matter

Disclaimer - Homelandia is a series of posts sharing my experiences from my recent trip to India. All the posts are based on true events exaggerated with a bit of masala (spice) in a truly Indian fashion. This includes some immature and naive opinions voiced by yours truly. No offense intended. None taken. Click here to read Part 1, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6 and Part 7 of the series.

During my recent trip to India I notice a trend...an obsession with weight. Why we think it is appropriate to discuss and voice our opinions on other adult's bodily dimensions is beyond my understanding. Following incidents will demonstrate what I mean

Me to mom and mom to me: "Do u think I have put on weight?". Well, on second thought there is a weighing scale at home which would be much more accurate at answering our query than the human mind.

Aunty to my mom: In the middle of a "hello, how are you" discussion, aunty comments "Your daughter has become so fat, right?" I want to ask aunty to look in the mirror first.

Everyone who meets RJ(my "for better or for worse" half): "You have become so thin.. don't you eat properly?" (accusing eyes on me). I respond with a weak smile and  hold my tongue in cheek wanting to retort "He is 32 yrs old and therefore an adult who is perfectly capable of deciding what and how much he should eat. Add to that his obsession with fitness and no one can convince him to eat what he doesn't want to".

On meeting RJ's cousin, I say hi. Uncle to me "cousin has put on weight, right?" I smile embarrassed. I don't think cousin really wants to know whether I agree on his weight gain or loss.

RJ to his mom: "You have put on too much weight. Stop eating sweets." He just handed her a huge box of specialty chocolates he bought from USA.

PS:

My new year resolution is to really think before I speak :) and to floss every night. What's yours?

Feel free to share your own experience with inappropriate comments on weight in comments below or on facebook.