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In reply to the discussion: I am female, a feminist and cannot tolerate rape or sexual comments, however.......... [View all]NightOwwl
(5,453 posts)16. Some men only know how to talk to women...
the way they talk to men.
He may have been joking; he might have thought you would take it as a compliment. I seriously doubt he thought you would meet him in the back alley for a quickie. He acknowledged your hello the only way he knew how to, in a joking, semi-sexual manner. In other words, just like he would talk to his guy friends.
I'm really glad you didn't give him the finger or tell him to fuck off. It wouldn't hurt for all of us to be a little less judgmental and a little more understanding of everyone we come into contact with.
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I am female, a feminist and cannot tolerate rape or sexual comments, however.......... [View all]
mrmpa
Dec 2012
OP
Why wouldn't it achieve anything in the long run? A complaint might be a starting point
Luminous Animal
Dec 2012
#18
about 15 my son was having an issue with this. learning nice guys come in last. i was reading a
seabeyond
Dec 2012
#42
Why do you think women have to respond with anger? Simply ignoring works just fine.
Luminous Animal
Dec 2012
#45
I never said I thouught it was only about rape. In fact, it has nothing at all to do with rape...
Luminous Animal
Dec 2012
#38
This story makes no sense. You were flirting with him. He could have easily responded with...
Luminous Animal
Dec 2012
#21
I am not talking about your nod and smile, I am talking about your verbal response...
Luminous Animal
Dec 2012
#36