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Nobody is suggesting that this is something you can't say, to anyone, in an appropriate circumstance. The author is merely explaining why it was difficult in th
by tehwalrus 13y ago
Nobody is suggesting that this is something you can't say, to anyone, in an appropriate circumstance. The author is merely explaining why it was difficult in this case, and how it made her feel.
If the context hadn't been in front of a client, perhaps she would have been able to ask for clarification of what was meant - and the whole thing wouldn't have cause such a big, hidden reaction in her. The context made this more difficult that it should have been - it is not saying "don't ever say this or you're sexist", that is what you've read into it yourself.
- johnbm 13y agoThe difference is that nobody cares if a man felt the same way, nor would he feel a need to blog about it years later.
- tehwalrus 13y ago...what? Are you seriously arguing that there's a fundamental difference in the way the sexes harbour grudges? I think you're wrong there dude...
- johnbm 13y agoLook up the statistics for how men vs women participate in direct violence and violence by proxy, and you'll see why you're wrong.