Did You Put On Weight?

That's what the tall, thin stylist said to me when I walked into the salon this afternoon, with smiling eyes. 

'Oh, does this outfit make me look fat?' I replied, suddenly feeling lousy. 

'No, you look great. Usually black makes you look skinnier, but it looks good on you.' 

Now I'm confused. 'So I look good or I look fat?' I ask. 

'Both!' She says, totally thrilled. 'You look healthy. I'd love for someone to tell me I put on weight!'

I've been coming to this salon all year, I love it, and always have a good time with the stylists. They're friendly and make me look beautiful and we joke around. So I knew she meant well. But, I was still confused. 

'Oh no! But it jiggles everywhere!' I say.

'That's good,' she says, pauses and smiles, 'there's only one thing that needs to be hard for a woman.' 

We all throw our heads back and laugh. I love a great salon!