Amy loves Bud Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 This afternoon while I was waiting for my daughter to finish her play rehearsal, I indulged in a chair massage at Central Market. The chair is located in the cafe, behind a screen, but still in the cafe. Based on the location, I didn't have any expectation of quiet, I just wanted someone to work on my sore shoulder. So, a mom was in there with her kids, and while I was getting the massage one of the kids started screaming. It was merely a blip on a the radar to me since I do have a two year old.:001_smile: A passerby commented to the masseuse that that was real relaxing. The masseuse responded, loudly, "Sometimes I really want to recommend contraception to people." I don't know if I tensed up when he said it, but he backtracked pretty quickly and said, "I shouldn't have said that. Kids are great until they start throwing a tantrum." I just said, "That goes for pretty much all humans as far as I can tell." I tried to blow it off, but I really didn't like that guy after that comment, and it ruined my massage. In my mind I was thinking, "I wish someone had recommended contraception to your parents." Of course I never said it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I don't know what I would have said, but your post made me laugh, especially the "I wish someone had recommended contraception to your parents" part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I wouldn't have said anything. He already (kinda') apologized and you are not going to change his mind any more than he is going to change yours. No point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntPol Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I would have ignored. He quickly realized he made you feel uncomfortable and backtracked. But honestly, I would have said "I do too." because tantruming kids is one of the worst sounds in the world to my sensory integration issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 You nailed the response. Either that or "I sincerely hope YOU use them." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 You're response was spot on, especially considering he caught himself and was big enough to know he'd said something stupid. However, "People who live in glass houses..." would have played through my mind the rest of the massage and ruined it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I think I would have laughed and said something like, "The trouble is that the tantrums happen a wee bit after the point when contraception is useful," then maybe share a "war" story of an embarrassing meltdown of one of my toddlers in a store. I sort of like to disarm and reassure people anyway though when I know they think they've committed a faux pas...Simply because I so often put my own foot in my mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I actually was thinking that maybe he felt sorry for you and didn't want your relaxation to be ruined.... Sunny side up, right?? Carrie:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I actually was thinking that maybe he felt sorry for you and didn't want your relaxation to be ruined.... Sunny side up, right?? Carrie:-) Yeah, I figured he was thinking, "There goes my tip." Many people would have agreed and commiserated, so miscalculation on his part. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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