Burnt Toast by Virginia Sole-Smith

Burnt Toast by Virginia Sole-Smith

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What To Say When You're Mistaken for Pregnant

And what the other person should say...but probably won't.

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Virginia Sole-Smith
Apr 25, 2025
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The dreaded body shape classifications. (Beeldbewerking for Getty)

Last week, as I was paying for my pedicure at my local nail salon, it happened again: “Baby?” asked the salon owner, gesturing at my stomach.

And I answered the way I always do—but her response completely surprised me.

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