Growing Rolls:
I got a funny comment about my weight gain yesterday, delivered with a wink and a grin:
'You're getting fat!'
The person who said this is a native English speaker. What I'm wondering is whether there’s an implication that she thinks I’m going to get even fatter with this wording? Is there a difference between this and saying:
'You gained weight/fat'?
Are there any English speakers who can help me out?"
Munchies:
Question: do you know this person? Because if not, I'd ignore the interaction. Just a random weirdo.
But no. There is no difference between saying "You gained weight" and "You're getting fat." No one says "You gained fat."
Thank you for your response! I should have clarified that the person who made the comment is actually a friend I haven’t seen in a while, and our dynamic is usually pretty direct and playful. The tone was lighthearted, and I suspect it wasn’t entirely random—maybe they wanted me to think about whether I'm on a trajectory toward embracing a fluffier future. 😅
I understand that 'You’re getting fat!' and 'You gained weight!' might not carry much difference in meaning, but I was curious if the phrasing hinted at them imagining me growing even fatter. Either way, it’s been an amusing thought spiral to unpack, and I appreciate your insight!
