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Originally posted by Tyrone_Slothrop
Most of what you say makes sense to me, TM, but women and men are not similarly situated in this regard. Comments from male passersby have a latent threatening aspect to them that comments from women to men don't have.
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Absolutely, and I think I included that when I noted that there are physical differences between men and women that may contribute to why a woman isn't as comfortable with it.
But, I know plenty of women who tell me all about the comments they receive. Usually, it's annoying (and I understand that), but I have heard from hot women the following: "How do I look today? I haven't heard one comment all day long and I walked here all the way from [whatever] st. Do I look bad today?" Insecurity aside, I take it such comments aren't always perceived as negative.
While this might not actually mean that they like hearing comments on their appearance, it does mean some women take note. And my question still stands. Is it always a bad thing?
TM
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