Who the hell do they think they 're kidding ? It took everything I had not to laugh in their faces . But that 's nothing compared to the saying of a co - worker , " Oh , you look good girl !

Question: Why was the narrator trying to hold in emotion ?
Answer: So as to not to insult the people .So as to not show the bliss they have for their coworkers .So as to not to show their happiness at the coworkers .So as to not to show their joy .