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quaid31 t1_j90x8gy wrote

Reply to comment by wanderingsong in I just wanted to ask a girl for directions on the subway, and she absolutely made my day by skyeyemx

You act like this is a common occurrence. Don’t let the few shitty people you have encountered alter your expressions.

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denardosbae t1_j910uky wrote

It is absolutely a common occurrence for young women.

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smoonyc t1_j912fqz wrote

This is normal for women.

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QuarterlyGentleman t1_j91ay0s wrote

Guy here, and even I know this is an extraordinarily normal occurrence for women. You could fill two Reddits with the social stuff men don’t realize women go through on a daily basis.

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quaid31 t1_j92rtav wrote

I’ve never seen a woman get followed by guys on the street unless they are homeless or mental disorders in which we all get followed

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smoonyc t1_j92xcxw wrote

Such a misogynistic male response: “If it didn’t happen to me or I didn’t see it happen then it must not be true!” 🖕🏻

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quaid31 t1_j92ziqy wrote

Typical response from someone who has different viewpoints. BTW. Don’t assume anyone’s gender here.

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smoonyc t1_j9330sf wrote

Even worse - internalized misogyny if you’re a woman.

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Magali_Lunel t1_j912n11 wrote

It's happened to me 3 times in the past month, and I'm not even young anymore

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quaid31 t1_j92ojw6 wrote

3 times in a month people followed you for a block to get more info? Doubt

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Magali_Lunel t1_j95fjup wrote

Have you ever actually met a woman or do you just read about them on Reddit?

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