(Sociology) what do you say when your wife/girlfriend says "

[Michaelangelica]

Well, any suggestions on what is the perfect reply when your wife/girlfriend says:-
"Does my bum look too big in this?"

[orbsycli]

well it depends on the bum,
the relationship between the bum and the lady, and
the relationship between the observer and the bum of the lady.

[InfiniteNow]

Originally Posted by Michaelangelica

Well, any suggestions on what is the perfect reply when your wife/girlfriend says:-
"Does my bum look too big in this?"

Why, where are you going?


Change the subject. Learn from the politicians and gently walk around the question.

[sanctus]

If you are a good actor or really think it you can say "you look great in anything"....

If you want to be sincere but gentle you can say if it looks to big: "I like you in those other pants better, you know they are my favorite" or "I don't like those pants" (so you actually say it looks too big, but without saying it) or simply "maybe a little"...

[Michaelangelica]

Originally Posted by InfiniteNow

Why, where are you going?

No where in particular.No hidden HB agendas, just a bit of watercooler fun. although we could get into the psychobiology of the male and female brain. the way men and women see the world. why women rarely say what you think the are saying (EG "I'm ready to go" actually means you will be in the car ready to go in about an hour.)
It was the topic of conversation on 702 radio (Richard Glover ) this week and it seems most answers are fraught with danger.
eg
"I like the fuller figure."
and
"There is more of you to love."
While both good, political-man-type answers they are both likely to get your head stuck in a meat cleaver.

There is a summary of some of the answers in this programme
ABC Sydney » Thank God it's Friday
* Thank God Its Friday! Friday November 23 2007 [23/11/2007]

Change the subject. Learn from the politicians and gently walk around the question.

Yes, possibly the best approach. One person on the radio suggested a sudden distraction like:-
"Look the baby's on fire HELP!"

[freeztar]

I would just break into song with Sir Mixalot.

"Baby got back..."

[Buffy]

Originally Posted by Michaelangelica

Well, any suggestions on what is the perfect reply when your wife/girlfriend says:-
"Does my bum look too big in this?"

None of us have a clue as to why Kim Kardashian is famous for anything other than being a friend of Paris and filthy rich, but we all thank God for her:



However saying something like "well, its smaller than Kim Kardashian's" will still get you an iron skillet to the head or no sex for a week....

The correct response is to drop your jaw, widen your eyes and say "you look *amazing* in that!"

Helping clueless males since, well, a while ago,
Buffy

[orbsycli]

O.o

[Michaelangelica]

LOL Buffy helping clueless males. . .lololol

[Qfwfq]

Ya could always say:

"Great enough as it is, just can't wait ta seeya doin' the belly dance!"

But, Buffy Dear that Kim Kardashian's bum isn't big at all!
In profile it isn't too flat, but I can tell from the picture she lacks a bit of curve as seen from the other direction...