I had a conversation with my friend today where I mentioned helping her find a dog (she wants to get another). While I was doing so I managed to add in "not from a pet store" too because said friend has one other dog from a pet store already. I've voiced my opinion on pet stores with her already and have really tried to not be too...pushy with it, but apparently the mention of it made her feel a bit offended because she replied that she would find it "annoying."
I can see why she might have found that offensive, but we're very close and I would have never thought that she would have said that so straight out like that and was a bit offended (that's not the right word for it, but I'm not sure what else to call it). Now that I think of it I think we both stuck out feet in our mouths.
Anyway, I asked my mom about it, and she gave me some good advice about how to handle the situation. However, I was wondering if you all would find that offensive. Did I completely mess up here by mentioning the pet store issue? I have a problem sometimes with being "pushy" (or having an intense expression - I tend to raise my eyebrows and open my eyes wider when I get into a subject
). This was over the phone though, so it couldn't hve been my expression.
Lastly, if you have any idea how to "fix" the situation it would be appreciated. I'm a bit nervous to approach her about it or even bring up the subject of dogs again for fear of sticking my foot in my mouth again. The last thing I want to be known for is shoving my opinions on things like that on people!
Edit: Not sure if I posted this in here, but I meant to post it in the Cat Lounge. If the mods could move it there that's be great! Of course, if it was moved here, I have no qualms about that either.
Anyway, I asked my mom about it, and she gave me some good advice about how to handle the situation. However, I was wondering if you all would find that offensive. Did I completely mess up here by mentioning the pet store issue? I have a problem sometimes with being "pushy" (or having an intense expression - I tend to raise my eyebrows and open my eyes wider when I get into a subject
Lastly, if you have any idea how to "fix" the situation it would be appreciated. I'm a bit nervous to approach her about it or even bring up the subject of dogs again for fear of sticking my foot in my mouth again. The last thing I want to be known for is shoving my opinions on things like that on people!
Edit: Not sure if I posted this in here, but I meant to post it in the Cat Lounge. If the mods could move it there that's be great! Of course, if it was moved here, I have no qualms about that either.