“You barely eat at all. You’re young, so eat more! Eating will give you more energy!” I’m grateful that they say this out of concern, but I’m not very interested in food and I’m a light eater, so even when I want to eat more, I simply can’t. I don’t want to seem like I’m rejecting their kindness, but perhaps I’m not explaining myself well because I’m told this every time. Is there any way I can help them understand…?
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Maezawa from the CEO’s office here.
Thanks for your question.
They may think you look unhealthy because you’re dieting.
So I think it would be best to make it clear that you’re not dieting and say something like:
“Even half this amount would be too much for me. I have a small stomach, so I just can’t eat more.”
If you tell them that repeatedly, I think they’ll eventually understand.
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I’m Kazu, a male member.
You could say something like, “Are you planning to fatten up my liver and eat it?” If they still don’t get the message, you may have no choice but to say, “It’s painful being forced to eat.”
I think the only way to get through to someone who doesn’t understand hints is to be firm and direct.
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People who don’t understand even when you tell them, “I can’t eat that much,” won’t get it no matter how many times you explain.
If you can brush off their comments, stay together. If it’s painful, part ways.
—Marika
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