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The original was posted on /r/tifu by /u/Xxpinkgalaxykidxx on 2026-05-23 03:50:14+00:00.

So I work at a historic site, and we do a lot of living history, ie (the dressing up and spinning wool type of stuff.) So I am used to seeing my coworkers in costume, but never visitors.

Anyway, I am working outside on some yard work when I see two little girls wearing these old fashioned dresses, which look like they are from the 1910s. The site is Victorian era, but whatever. They are accompanied by their father, who is dressed normally. I think “hey these kids must be really engaged with history!” So I go up to them and say, “wow you all must love history so much, you dressed up in historic clothes to come to our site! Have you enjoyed it so far?” Dad and kids stare at me blankly for a second, before saying “no, we’re just in town for a meeting.” Enter my utter confusion. I just say oh ok, and ask them where they are from, but wonder in the back of my mind why they didn’t address the elephant in the room. I made brief small talk until a woman came up from behind me, and kissed the dad. And this woman was wearing these old fashioned exact same type of clothes, but also one of those white dome bonnets the Amish wear.

Well shit. “I’ve just insulted these people” I think. I quickly make a hasty goodbye and get out of these, stewing in my all consuming shame.

However in my defense, they were bad Amish. They drove a car and watched the site film. Also, Daddy Amish didn’t have the beard or hat. Lock in buddy! Anyway, please enjoy my embarrassment.

TLDR: I insulted an Amish child!