Why do you feel like you're walking on eggshells, though? I just ignore them and keep it moving.

PunkMistress said:

Exactly.

PunkMistress said:

I'm a guy so I don't really know. Maybe the possibility of being assaulted is in the back of their minds?

sextonseven said:

That's always in the back of our minds regardless. That's just the way it is but I don't understand why one would have to walk around on eggshells.

JustErin said:

But I think that’s what is meant by walking on eggshells. Constantly considering what action or reaction an unknown man may have. I guess I know too many women who have been assaulted. It’s always at the forefront of my mind.

you weren't mean at all

as a matter of fact I'm going to say something similar to the guy at my gym who is being a little too forward

CarrieMpls said:

I'm one of them, and I still don't keep that in the forefront of my mind.

This is the second thread recently that reminded me of an incident that happened here a little while ago. A young lady in Macy's I believe was going along and this guy was trying to talk to her, she blew him off, he got offended, called her a b*tch and shoved her. Unknown to him at the time, she was the daughter of the chief of police and the store's security cameras caught the whole thing. Big news here, which sprung many discussions on how women are approached on the street and how these incidences happen often and are increasing. Not everybody is all bad and brave especially young girls hence my use of the word eggshell, some do feel that way. I may not be all worried about myself but I was majorly concerned about my daughter and what she faces day to day.

I don't think you were mean enough.

GetAwayFromMe said:

You posted exactly what I thought you would post AND exactly what I would have posted.

morningsong said:

We were on the BART in May and we heard this guy started telling a girl he thought she was beautiful and a hot mama and how about it, she very politely said "no thank you" and smiled. After a bit the guy started in on her again (he was twice as old as her and possibly under the influence) and this time she was firmer in her no. He started calling her a bitch and a ho and she got off at the next station and he followed her. I don't know what happened after that, but I hope she got help.

no you were not mean at all.it is scary out there!you would not believe the shit that happens to me,they will go around the block and stare at me half a dozens times, get out of there car, follow me,yell things at me .i get called bitch, cause i wont talk to them.i dont no them, i live in a big city full of nuts,no i wont talk to you!my boyfriend got me pepper spray i get harresd every day,my this iddiot going to work at the bus stop.the other day i pulled it out and threatnend him.do you no he still bothers . next time he gets sprayed!!!!it making mad writing it!its not cool to harress woman,if you want to met a girl, guys need to have some class.yelling things out the windows of cars, honking name calling is WRONG!!!!!WHY WOULD A WOMAN WANT TO MET YOU!NO YOU WERE NOT MEAN!!!sorry i yelled, but i cant help it! i am sick of it!!!!!

thekidsgirl said:

pepper spray him!

yep,next time he is gonna get it big time!!!!!

ZombieKitten said:

There are some pretty sad, pathetic wonders of the world out there. The stories, I've heard, seen been a part of. My neighbor told me once they saw my daughter flip a guy on the sidewalk cause he kept pulling on her, and hassling her. The way they told it had me laughing to tears but I felt pretty good knowing she could handle herself if need be.

PunkMistress said:

you carry a gun.

not at all hun

JerseyKRS said:

ZombieKitten said:

he stands so close to me, I'd probably get some in my eyes too