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In reply to the discussion: I am female, a feminist and cannot tolerate rape or sexual comments, however.......... [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)27. My take on the exchange, based on what the poster reported?
The truck driver was trying--albeit in a crude way--to say that he found the woman attractive.
The poster's response told the fellow "I admire your taste, even though you don't have a chance in hell!"
The fellow made an offer, and the offer was declined, but it was declined in a way that made the interaction amusing rather than confrontational. Everyone wins, and everyone has a story to tell as a consequence.
Laughter is good, indeed.
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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