The author asked if a pole instructor was out of line when she told a student her body type was hindering her progress on a move. The instructor specifically mentioned the student's thighs being 'thick'.
What the replies say: Replies were mixed, with many agreeing the comment was inappropriate, especially from a substitute instructor. Others felt it was a factual statement and not necessarily unkind, while some discussed how anatomy impacts pole movement and the importance of body positivity.
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