There's a man in his late 30s to early 40s who regularly attends the gym I go to. He seems like a nice friendly guy and happens to know a lot of the young members. How? I don't know, but I always see hot young girls going up to say "hi" to him. Anyways, the guy would probably rub some the wrong way based on his appearance. He is covered in tattoos and has that retired thug look, but like I say, he seems like a nice guy. We sometimes say hello or do a head nod when we see each other.
One interesting thing about this guy is, that he wears the same outfit everyday. Could it be his only outfit? Who knows and honestly (to me at least) who cares.
So, I'm sitting in the dry sauna and unfortunately my Iphone died so I found myself listening to a conversation two other men were having. The older tattooed gentleman walks by the window of the sauna and one of the guy's talking says to the other, "That guy wears that same shit everyday". Then his buddy makes another rude comment to follow up. It seems to me, that they're basically teasing/ talking shit about the guy and I've never admired bullying. So I couldn't help myself....
I turn to the guy and say, "We'll, Why don't you do something about it".
Him: "What do you mean?"
Me: Well, if you don't like seeing the guy wearing the same clothes everyday and it bothers you and your friend so much, why don't you do something about it?"
Him: "I don't get what you're saying"
Me: "I can sense that. Why don't you go buy the guy a new outfit and bring it to him. It is possible that he, unlike you, doesn't have the resources to own multiple gym outfits. So if it bothers you so much, why not buy him something?"
Him: "Haha. You're kidding right?"
Me: "Absolutely not. Cruise over to TJ Maxx and spend $20 on the guy or don't say anything at all."
Him: "Hey guy, how about you just mind your own business"
Me: "How about you take some of your own advice and not worry about what other people are wearing?"
Him: "Oh sorry, didn't realize he was your friend."
Me: "He's not. I apologize for not understanding sooner that you weren't coming from a place of concern, but only wanted to make this guy the butt of your joke to feel better about yourself"
Him: "Yeah whatever bro"
Then he left.
People really are assholes I tell ya. :rolleyes