I’ve never been able to. Back when I was a semipro opera singer, I was never able to sing “Son lo spirito che nega” from Boito’s “Mefistofele”, because you’re supposed to whistle in it (it’s the Italian equivalent of booing or hissing), and I’ve never been able to finger-whistle. (I can tune-whistle, inhaling or exhaling, but that’s not loud enough.)
A whistle is not going to save people from non-physical harassment. I had a boss who referred to one of my employees as a “f*ing bitch” in front of other people. When I discussed the issue with the CEO – his boss, he said, “I can beat that one in court.”
I confronted my boss who denied it until I threatened him with witnesses. His excuse, “I didn’t mean anything by it. I say stuff like that all the time.”
I “suggested” that he apologize to the woman and set up an appointment to do it. I went with her for moral support and as a witness and safety observer. I said nothing. She was the one who demanded the apology (out of character for her). My boss gave her the same lame excuse as he gave me.
I was so proud of her.
A week later I was “downsized.” I saw it coming, but there are some fights you just can’t walk away from. It was the highest paying job I ever had. I had the satisfaction of making my boss think twice. He was a born-again, “Sunday-only” Christian. I told him that Jesus never called any woman a f*ing bitch.
He fired me just before lunch and I was packed and out before people got back in the office. They all showed up at my house that afternoon. I opened a couple of bottles of wine and we had a party.
There is a long list of things I’ve done in my life of which I am proud. This one is way up on the list. I’d do it again.
Thorby about 6 years ago
THAT kind of whistle can get LOUD, even piercing.
Plods with ...™ about 6 years ago
https://www.amazon.com/NOOPEL-Emergency-Whistles-Survival-Lifeguard/dp/B077LH4S89
listmom about 6 years ago
I’ve always wanted to be able to whistle like that. Anyone here know how to do it?
oakie817 about 6 years ago
no woman should ever have to whistle for help
John W Kennedy Premium Member about 6 years ago
I’ve never been able to. Back when I was a semipro opera singer, I was never able to sing “Son lo spirito che nega” from Boito’s “Mefistofele”, because you’re supposed to whistle in it (it’s the Italian equivalent of booing or hissing), and I’ve never been able to finger-whistle. (I can tune-whistle, inhaling or exhaling, but that’s not loud enough.)
DanFlak about 6 years ago
A whistle is not going to save people from non-physical harassment. I had a boss who referred to one of my employees as a “f*ing bitch” in front of other people. When I discussed the issue with the CEO – his boss, he said, “I can beat that one in court.”
I confronted my boss who denied it until I threatened him with witnesses. His excuse, “I didn’t mean anything by it. I say stuff like that all the time.”
I “suggested” that he apologize to the woman and set up an appointment to do it. I went with her for moral support and as a witness and safety observer. I said nothing. She was the one who demanded the apology (out of character for her). My boss gave her the same lame excuse as he gave me.
I was so proud of her.
A week later I was “downsized.” I saw it coming, but there are some fights you just can’t walk away from. It was the highest paying job I ever had. I had the satisfaction of making my boss think twice. He was a born-again, “Sunday-only” Christian. I told him that Jesus never called any woman a f*ing bitch.
He fired me just before lunch and I was packed and out before people got back in the office. They all showed up at my house that afternoon. I opened a couple of bottles of wine and we had a party.
There is a long list of things I’ve done in my life of which I am proud. This one is way up on the list. I’d do it again.
Martin 78 about 6 years ago
My Mom didn’t need her fingers. I still can’t whistle that loud.