Today, I had a lady come up to me in a store just to tell me how bad my acne was and what remedies I should use. I got so embarrassed, all I could say was, "OK" and, "Thank you" until she left me alone. FML
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Today, a woman at the crowded mall stopped me and told me loudly that if I bought her product it would get rid of my acne. FML
Today, I got in line at the grocery store. The woman in front of me looked right at me, turned to her friend, and said "That reminds me, I forgot to get acne cream." FML
Today, after lifting a 20 pound box of oranges for a woman at work, she turned around to say, "Your acne needs help." I still had to tell her to have a good day. FML
Today, at my job in a chemists, I had a customer ask me which acne cream I would recommend. I picked up the brand I use and told her that I've been using it for a year now. After pausing to stare at my face for a second, she thanked me and picked up the competing brand instead. FML
Today, I was helping an older lady return her previously bought items to customer service. As she walked away and said "Thanks," I tried to say "You're welcome" and "No problem" at the same time. I ended up saying "Your problem". She scowled at me. FML
Today, I was talking with some friends and the girl I like. During a lull in the conversation, she looked at me and said, "Ugh, I really wanna pop your zits." FML
Today, I went to Walmart to get some acne cream. As I approached the register, I looked in my wallet for the money. The cashier saw that I didn't have enough money, and before I could say anything, he goes, "Just take it, I've never seen anyone who needs it this much." FML
Today, I was helping a women that was looking for skin care products. She kept commenting on the look and "texture" of my skin in a very creepy and almost hungry fashion. I'm afraid that she wants to skin me. FML
Today, in a public restroom, an elderly lady started bitching me out for not washing my hands. I was so intimidated that I did so under her accusing watch. I'm quite intolerant to many soaps, and I now have a horrible rash on my left hand because I was too frightened to explain. FML
Today, while at work, a lady with a mustache came in and told me she was lost. I was happy to help, but could not stop rubbing my nose due to allergies. As she left, she said, "I know I have a mustache you little ass" and stormed out. FML
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Magnoxidans 19
Wow sorry to hear OP, I'm sure her intentions were pure but sometimes people don't realise that pointing out such issues are upsetting.
lexiieeex3 32
What the **** is wrong with some people... Social etiquette sure is dwindling, good God.
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Magnoxidans 19
Wow sorry to hear OP, I'm sure her intentions were pure but sometimes people don't realise that pointing out such issues are upsetting.
Nessco 36
So any good suggestions? I'm not having any luck with the ones I've tried.
Karau_fml 12
Benzagel is the only thing that's worked for me. It's in a white bottle with blue and green on the front.
DoomedGemini 37
I've had trouble with acne for a long time and just recently started to get it under control. Routine is a huge thing. It's about trying to find what looks best for you and doing it repeatedly. Another important thing is hydrating your skin since a lot of treatments can dry your skin. It can be a bit hard to suggest thing for people, different people with different skin, but I found using a few different things tended to help. I use a clean and clear and facial wash in the shower and then an Avon blackhead eliminator, toner, and rosewater each night. So that's at least my experience.
Hunter_the_Ninja 22
Also, having a healthy diet can have a lot to do with preventing acne.
MikaykayUnicorn 36
14, adding witch hazel to your routine may help. I know walmart sells distilled witch hazel extract for like 2 dollars.
noah_1234 24
She was just trying to help, nothing to be embarrassed about.
Fairyjoshy 13
Nobody wants unsolicited advice.
cheeeksss 29
The thing about helping people is, it's only a good deed if the other WANTS/NEEDS to be helped. Otherwise you're just forcing your two cents into someone else's face, which will result in you being rude.
foxpug 24
The problem is that she's a "nice jerk," and they can be so much harder to deal with. Sometimes they outright believe they just did a good deed and continue being oblivious, other times they do it on purpose so that they can play innocent when you, rightfully, call them on their bulls**t. It's hard to figure out how to react to them appropriately, especially when they're making you feel humiliated already. On top of that, like the other posters said, it's unsolicited advice.
MikaykayUnicorn 36
OP did not walk up to this woman and say "do you have any advice on how I can get rid of my acne" so the woman should have just shut up.
kaylocca 20
Well the good thing about being embarrassed in front of strangers is you usually don't have to see them again and if your embarrassed by the acne you could try what she says so you'll never be embarrassed by it again. Good luck OP.
FarFromHome_fml 17
I would not have been so polite OP... I'd like to think I could have found a flaw in her physical appearance and started giving her unwanted advice in return to show her how it feels... In reality I'd probably have panicked and resorted to profanity...
MikaykayUnicorn 36
Fighting fire with fire just makes the flames bigger.
Fairyjoshy 13
Not necessarily true - burning something in a controlled manner before the fire can spread past a certain point (as in the case of wildfires) can actually contain the fire.
Mauskau 35
Sometimes people think they're helping but really it ends up just being rude. If you had asked for help then their actions are justified but it sounds like you didn't, so this person was just being unnecessarily rude albeit helpful. Your skin will clear up as you get older, don't worry about it too much.
neawalkerthebear 15
Stay strong Op! Working in retail or the food service industry can open the door to some really odd experiences.
foxpug 24
People downvoting someone for trying to be nice, as usual... This is why we can't have nice things.
may14th 26
#21 it's probably because nowhere in the FML does OP mention they were working when this happened.
foxpug 24
Well, thanks for pointing that out to me, #25. I wouldn't have noticed that was why because it's such a petty reason. #7's heart was in the right place, clearly, and I'm unsurprisingly getting downvoted for trying to help. Oh, well.
lexiieeex3 32
What the **** is wrong with some people... Social etiquette sure is dwindling, good God.
Delta_0DST 12
Yeah, it's pretty scary how low it's going
The666Ghost 17
Like # 8 said social etiquette has gone in the ******* toilet. Even if she was trying to help broadcasting it like that was Bullshit.
justsayingbeach 15
Your acne will go - her attitude won't. NOW who should you be FMLing :)
hardcorefan16 22
That is embarrassing to hear but at least she wants to help. I wish someone would tell me some remedies.