Here's the situiation: I was out last night with a platonic female friend in a sketchy part of town and a group of male in their late teens/early twenties started making sexual comments about her. Not wanting to get shanked or shot, we ignored their comments and kept walking. Since this is with a friend whom I'm not intersted in, it wasn't too embarrassing. Howeverm, if things like this happen again in the future, what is the best way to respond without looking like a giant pussy?
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Advice on resolving potentially embarrasing circumstances
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1/25/11 at 5:54pm
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1/25/11 at 6:36pm
just dont take her out to a sketchy part of town.
and at night with people either drunk or crazy, making uninhibited comments toward anyone, it is best not to get involved, just keep moving. she'll understand. and if you stand there trying to prove youre not a 'pussy' , you'll just in worst case get yourself and her hurt.
basically, there's sometimes going to be shit in the middle of the sidewalk, it's unavoidable. proving your not afraid doesnt mean anything here.
just walk around/avoid it.
and at night with people either drunk or crazy, making uninhibited comments toward anyone, it is best not to get involved, just keep moving. she'll understand. and if you stand there trying to prove youre not a 'pussy' , you'll just in worst case get yourself and her hurt.
basically, there's sometimes going to be shit in the middle of the sidewalk, it's unavoidable. proving your not afraid doesnt mean anything here.
just walk around/avoid it.
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I've been in similar situations with female colleauges bar hopping in nice spots in various cities all over the world. You don't have to be in a sketchy part of town to run into some rather high spirited chaps.
I just ask my female friend/s if they are uncomfortable and I'm ok with leaving. Quietly walk away but be aware if you are being followed etc. I've seen too many heroes ending up with their heads kicked in.
Nothing cowardly about walking away, just using your brains. The best weapon there is. Besides, them ganging up and making crude remarks about your friend is pretty gutless itself.
I just ask my female friend/s if they are uncomfortable and I'm ok with leaving. Quietly walk away but be aware if you are being followed etc. I've seen too many heroes ending up with their heads kicked in.
Nothing cowardly about walking away, just using your brains. The best weapon there is. Besides, them ganging up and making crude remarks about your friend is pretty gutless itself.
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1/26/11 at 5:10am
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Here's the situiation: I was out last night with a platonic female friend in a sketchy part of town and a group of male in their late teens/early twenties started making sexual comments about her. Not wanting to get shanked or shot, we ignored their comments and kept walking. Since this is with a friend whom I'm not intersted in, it wasn't too embarrassing. Howeverm, if things like this happen again in the future, what is the best way to respond without looking like a giant pussy?
There is nothing really wrong with that. You just cherish your physical well being more than your manhood.
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