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In reply to the discussion: If the HUNDREDS of men who sexually harrassed me got locked up, they would need 48576 jails [View all]wnylib
(21,146 posts)In fact, being a gray-haired retired senior now is liberating.
Except ... a couple evenings ago, walking down a well lit, well travelled street just after it turned dark, with a full bag from a convenience store, a stranger asked if the bag was heavy and offered to carry it for me. At my age, that sounded more like a set up for a mugging than being hit on, so naturally I said, "Thank you. I'm fine." HIM: Are you sure? ME: Yes, it's good exercise to keep a senior fit. HIM: You look ageless, anywhere from 30 to 50. ME: (silently, in my mind) Get real. What can you see under the mask, winter coat, and hat, anyway? (Aloud to him): 71.
I started walking away and he said, "You don't look it. Is that your own hair?" My hair is salt and pepper, but only a few wisps of salt were visible from under my hat. ME: All mine. Have a nice day. HIM: Just 12 years older than me.
I did not answer, just kept walking. Should I complain that he harrassed me and risk getting laughed out of court? Be flattered? Or wonder, does it ever stop?