Society tends to put a positive spin on the word skinny, making people feel they can say what they want to thin women. The insults aren’t supposed to hurt, because they are disguised as compliments. The word skinny isn’t supposed to bring the same reaction as the word fat, even though they are both just terms meant to describe a physical characteristic. It is not the word that can cause damage, but the way it is phrased. Here are 18 things you should never say to a skinny girl.

1. “Wow, look at your wrists. They’re so tiny!”

Is grabbing my wrists and waving my arms around really necessary though?

2. “Do you eat, though?”

Yes, yes, I do, three meals a day, seven days a week.

3. “You look so fragile. I feel like I could snap you in half.”

Thanks for the visual .

4. “Are you sick?”

Only if having a naturally slim figure is considered a disease in your book.

5. “You should go eat a cheeseburger.”

I actually already had one today. It didn't make me magically gain 20 pounds like expected, but it was delicious.

6. “Real men like curves. Only dogs like bones.”

Is putting down another body type in order to empower another really necessary? What do men even have to do with how I should feel about my body, anyway?

7. “Why do you work out? You’re already so skinny.”

Because skinny and physically fit are two different things.

8. “You should try squats.”

I didn't ask if I should, and I don't have to do anything I don't want to do.

9. “Are you going to eat all that?”

Yes, and I'd appreciate it if you didn't stare at me like this is some type of magic act. "Where does it all go?!"

10. “Is that all you’re going to eat? No wonder you’re so skinny!”

Sorry, but I'm not going to shove extra food down my throat to satisfy what you believe to be a well-balanced meal.

11. “That’s going to be too heavy for you. Let me help.”

You may mean well, but assuming that I'm too weak to do things for myself is insulting. If I need your help, I'll ask.

12. “I’m all about that bass, ‘bout that bass.”

Oh, and "Anaconda" is on the radio next? Awesome.

13. “What are you complaining about? I wish I was as skinny as you.”

I forgot, I'm not human. I don't have the right to have any insecurities.

14. “You are so lucky. You can wear anything you want.”

It's true, it is easier for thin women to find clothes that fit. It isn't easier to find clothes that you can "pull off." From dresses and tops that can't be filled in up top, to jeans that don't shape right. Every girl knows the struggle.

15. “How much do you weigh?”

The only time this question is appropriate is in a doctor's office. Are we in a doctor's office?

16. “You are stick thin.”

How is someone even supposed to respond to this?

17. “You’re a size 0? How is that even a size? Zero is literally nothing!”

Well, I'm here and I exist...

18. “If you gained a little weight, you would be really pretty!”

Thanks, but I think I'm beautiful just the way I am.