The problem is men are scared to even try and chat a women up due to the feminist brigade complaining at the slightest hint of sexism. Be careful what you wish for.
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Funnily enough one of the more senior managers has come into my office. While she's perfectly feminine in behaviour and look, I can't imagine anyone surviving being sexist towards her. Perhaps it's because she's German.Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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Originally posted by NotAllThere View PostFunnily enough one of the more senior managers has come into my office. While she's perfectly feminine in behaviour and look, I can't imagine anyone surviving being sexist towards her. Perhaps it's because she's German.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by proggy View PostThe problem is men are scared to even try and chat a women up due to the feminist brigade complaining at the slightest hint of sexism. Be careful what you wish for.Originally posted by Stevie Wonder BoyI can't see any way to do it can you please advise?
I want my account deleted and all of my information removed, I want to invoke my right to be forgotten.Comment
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Originally posted by SimonMac View PostAlas that is all to true, many a time I have been read the riot act just for holding the door open for a women, yes I use it as an excuse to look at their arse but mainly its because it was how I was brought up.Comment
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Originally posted by Old Hack View PostOh please MP.Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
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Originally posted by NotAllThere View PostI think SueEllen comes across as rather smarter than that.
[the girls name was SueEllen I think]Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
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Originally posted by MaryPoppins View PostWhat? Perhaps your wife really is v pretty and it played a part in her working life, but I genuinely have no idea how being pretty or desirable would make my working life easier.
"She smiled at me, I might have a chance" is going through their head. Seriously.Comment
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Originally posted by jmo21 View PostBecause most men are stupid is the obvious answer
"She smiled at me, I might have a chance" is going through their head. Seriously.Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
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Originally posted by doodab View PostThis. Start calling him "big boy" or "throbber" or something.
If he keeps talking to your breasts, next time you're in a meeting, tell him "I'm wearing a bra, please stop trying to find my nipples"Comment
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