Ever went to a family reunion and been told by a relative you’ve gained weight?
Jennylyn Mercado isn’t so much a fan of such comments and believes it’s a “toxic Filipino trait” that needs to stop — and for good reason.
“Can we discontinue this toxic Filipino trait na tuwing nagkikita ang hilig mag komento tungkol sa physical looks ng iba tulad ng — ‘uy tumaba ka,'” Mercado tweeted on Dec. 27. (Can we discontinue this toxic Filipino trait wherein every time you get together, someone comments about the physical looks of others, like ‘Oh, you got fat.’)
She explained that this is rude and may trigger some of those who have eating disorders.
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