All seriousness aside, the real issue isn’t sexism or PC or anything in between. It’s not knowing where the line is because the line is different for different people ~ even towards different people!
If the cute guy compliments your outfit, you might be flattered. if Mayor Filner does, you might be creeped out.
I try to assume the best intentions, although I still can’t figure out why a guy would like my dress. Did he want one for himself? Can someone explain it?
Meg is right. We have hundreds of cultures in this country (yea) and thousands of sub-cultures. I can’t keep up with what each considers wrong or right.
I agree with you, Charles. I’ve seen that happen, and it’s silly but taken seriously. I hope Drew doesn’t report that SHE’S offended by the office chat.
And I’ve had guys say “I wanted to compliment you on the dress/necklace/hairstyle/whatever but I’m afraid you’ll think I didn’t think you looked good on other days.”
Meg: “You look nice in that dress” does not imply you look a mess in any other. It should not be considered offensive. On the other hand, “You would look nice without that dress” can be considers offensive in any context, including a nudist resort.
Seiko over 11 years ago
Everybody likes a compliment!
Er, ah, well almost, some are too uptight.
Skeptical Meg over 11 years ago
I think Boyd is pretty too. And Lila. But I didn’t know Mr Payne went “that way.” :D
Nighthawks Premium Member over 11 years ago
the threesome picture that just popped into my brain might have caused permanent damage to my imagination
Skeptical Meg over 11 years ago
All seriousness aside, the real issue isn’t sexism or PC or anything in between. It’s not knowing where the line is because the line is different for different people ~ even towards different people!
If the cute guy compliments your outfit, you might be flattered. if Mayor Filner does, you might be creeped out.
I try to assume the best intentions, although I still can’t figure out why a guy would like my dress. Did he want one for himself? Can someone explain it?
sbchamp over 11 years ago
Whoa!Someone REALLY needs a hug
sbchamp over 11 years ago
Ya can keep all this junkI just wanna go back and see topless Lila at the bar
loner34 over 11 years ago
Meg is right. We have hundreds of cultures in this country (yea) and thousands of sub-cultures. I can’t keep up with what each considers wrong or right.
Skeptical Meg over 11 years ago
I agree with you, Charles. I’ve seen that happen, and it’s silly but taken seriously. I hope Drew doesn’t report that SHE’S offended by the office chat.
And I’ve had guys say “I wanted to compliment you on the dress/necklace/hairstyle/whatever but I’m afraid you’ll think I didn’t think you looked good on other days.”
It’s a tough row to hoe sometimes, I guess.
So what do you think of my dress today? :D
Perkycat over 11 years ago
“I feel pretty”
Lamberger over 11 years ago
“Oh so pretty”
Skeptical Meg over 11 years ago
Go ahead. Someone take the “… and gay” line :)
hippogriff over 11 years ago
Meg: “You look nice in that dress” does not imply you look a mess in any other. It should not be considered offensive. On the other hand, “You would look nice without that dress” can be considers offensive in any context, including a nudist resort.