When a word is used to mean something different
By Lena Kovadlo
@lovebuglena (52144)
Staten Island, New York
August 19, 2019 12:58pm CST
I was called a princess by someone.
It's flattering when it is meant as an endearing word.
But when that word is used to mean or say that you are privileged it's a whole different ball game.
And that's exactly what that person meant when he called me princess and kept doing that many times.
I don't know what gave him the idea that I am privileged?
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@LindaOHio (222288)
• United States
19 Aug 19
Even if you are privileged if the meaning was not endearing, then it's an insult.
@lovebuglena (52144)
• Staten Island, New York
19 Aug 19
It definitely was not meant to be endearing. And I am not sure how I am privileged. Unless he thinks I am because hubby is the only one that works and that we live in my parents' other house (for which we pay way less than real renters would).
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@LindaOHio (222288)
• United States
19 Aug 19
@lovebuglena Is this a person you see often? If not, I would just ignore it and move on. Don't worry about it. He's not worth it!
@lovebuglena (52144)
• Staten Island, New York
19 Aug 19
It certainly wasn't to imply anything nice. I told him he is the one that is privileged, which shouldn't have come out of my mouth.
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@lovebuglena (52144)
• Staten Island, New York
19 Aug 19
I could've told him a mouthful but glad I didn't because it would've turned ugly.
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@jnrdutton (3447)
• United States
19 Aug 19
I'd have asked exactly what made the person think you were. Some people just say stuff like that to be snarky.
@lovebuglena (52144)
• Staten Island, New York
19 Aug 19
Hubby told him to stop calling me that. Glad he came to my defense.
