We’ve all had that one co-worker who just can’t keep their opinions to themselves, right? Meet our office fashionista, who found herself the target of one such serial commenter. Cheryl, a colleague in her 50s, had a knack for turning compliments into backhanded jabs. But our fashion-forward friend wasn’t about to let Cheryl’s comments ruin her love for dressing up. So, she decided to fight back – with a twist! Instead of confronting Cheryl, she started pairing her outfits with sad stories. Let’s dive into her unique strategy.
The Office Fashionista and the Serial Commenter
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Cheryl’s Backhanded Compliments
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The Stripes and the Scarf: Cheryl Strikes Again
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The Failed Attempt to Silence Cheryl
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The Birth of a Unique Strategy
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The Sad Stories Begin
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The Not-So-Happy Chit Chat Continues
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The Strategy Works… Or Does It?
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The Office Fashionista’s Dilemma
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The Office Fashionista’s Unique Strategy: A Success or a Misstep? ♀️
Our office fashionista’s unique strategy to combat Cheryl’s backhanded compliments seemed to work, at least on the surface. The sad stories paired with her outfits led to a decrease in Cheryl’s comments. However, whispers of her being a ‘downer’ began to circulate in the office. Despite Cheryl’s helpfulness, her comments were a constant source of discomfort. Now, our fashionista is left wondering if her unusual strategy was the right move after all. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this intriguing situation…
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