Please don't put your entire hand around my forearm.

1. “You need to eat something!” I do eat something. I eat everything. Please stop.

2. “How do you stay so thin?” Uhhh… genetics? Thanks mom.

3. “You’re already so thin, why are you going to the gym?” Because I care about my physical health. Heavier people are not necessarily out of shape, and thin people are not necessarily in shape. The gym is good for everybody.

4. “Men like meat, dogs like bones.” Is this something that people just say to make themselves feel better? Real men don’t judge girls based on their body type.

5. “You’re a twig/stick/etc.” Because comparing a person’s body to a plant is so flattering. This can be as insulting as calling someone fat. 

6. “Nobody thinks thigh gaps are attractive.” Yeah, I can totally control that. See above. 

7. “Why are your wrists so tiny?” Because I like wearing really small watches? Seriously, this question is so stupid. 

8. “Real women have curves.” So you’re saying that I cannot possibly be a woman because I have small hips. Okay.

9. “You are so lucky that you’re naturally thin, you never have to worry about your body.” Actually, being thin does not exclude you from body image issues, especially when people continuously comment on your appearance.

Every body is different, every body is beautiful. Please be mindful when commenting on the appearances of others that what you see as a compliment may trigger another person's insecurities.