How do you stop someone from insulting you?
I'm pretty but I'm short, about 5'1". I have this co-worker with whom I normally get along but he feels righteous about calling me short and making fun of it. I told him not to insult me as I don't feel good about it and that is not funny. He said to me, sorry but it's too easy. Make f-ing comments how I wear 6" heels to even look normal and people can't see me when I don't and goes on and on. I feel hurt by it but he won't stop. There is a lot I can say about him too but I won't as I don't want to ruin our friendship. To me there is nothing wrong to be short. Many guys had told me before that is what they love about me because I'm so pettite. How do I make him stop insulting me?
Update:I'm in no shape or means attracted to him. We are just friends.
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He doesn't sound like much of a friend. Maybe time to reevaluate your criteria for friendship. Peace.
I'm also short, and I know how irritating it is! Normally if I tell someone that it bothers me when they comment on my height, they stop. But when they don't it is just plain ignorant, and I have no time for ignorant people. So I just let their comments go over my head, and my opinion of them lowers slightly. Be civil with him, and be friendly as you would with anyone (I'm studying nursing, so I'm getting quite good at pretending to be nice to everyone whether I like them or not haha!), but don't let anything he says have an effect on you. You will deal with people like this your whole life, so it will be a handy skill to have if you can learn it now. :)
Also, if you have a second maybe you could help me with a few ideas? I would really appreciate it. :)
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AqkZk... But don't worry about it if you're too busy! :)
He is attracted to you, and he doesn't know how to handle it, so he is poking fun at you in order to get your attention.
He isn't doing it to be mean. He just wants to get your attention.
Ignore his comments. He only does it because he knows it bothers you. Tell him you're not short...you're just vertically challenged.