I wish people understood that “just joking” can still hurt
A few days ago at work, everyone was ordering food. I said I wasn't hungry and didn't want anything.That should have been the end of it.Instead, people kept asking what was wrong with me, telling me I should eat something, and making little jokes about how I was “being difficult.” I laughed it off at first because I didn't want to make things awkward.But one comment hit a nerve and I ended up getting emotional in front of everyone.I didn't explain my whole history to them because I don't think I should have to. There are personal reasons why certain situations around food make me uncomfortable, and people have no idea what someone might be dealing with privately.The person who made the joke apologized afterward, which I appreciated. I just wish people understood this soon.If someone says no to food, just accept it. You don't need to convince them, question them, or turn it into a joke.