87% of American women (18-64) claim to have been harassed on the street by men

[Teddy B 17,252]

Depends on the woman don't you think? I'm quite sure actually that some women dress up specifically to attract attention from strangers.

If not to attract attention, at the very least to be noticed.

[sharky-rex 76]

Welp, the men have decided. Ladies, if you get complimented by a perfect stranger, you better be pleased about it. If you don't there's obviously something wrong with you. After all, it's not about you. It's so he can feel good about himself. He's classy like that.

[LibCampFireClub 635]

If not to attract attention, at the very least to be noticed.

Those night-clubs get awfully full of strangers on weekends with young people who set out for the specific purpose of meeting strangers.

[Teddy B 17,252]

Welp, the men have decided. Ladies, if you get complimented by a perfect stranger, you better be pleased about it. If you don't there's obviously something wrong with you. After all, it's not about you. It's so he can feel good about himself. He's classy like that.

If you don't want to be a part of normal, every day society, why not just where a shirt that says "I'm miserable, leave me alone"? Problem solved.

[B_J 2,752]

Welp, the men have decided. Ladies, if you get complimented by a perfect stranger, you better be pleased about it. If you don't there's obviously something wrong with you. After all, it's not about you. It's so he can feel good about himself. He's classy like that.

Out of curiosity, is it any "compliment" from a stranger or just certain types? I mean, if someone says, "nice cleavage", I can understand that. But like Marvin said, if you're wearing a really great looking hat, and he says, "nice hat" in passing, does that really bother you?

[mota bhai 2,675]

Welp, the men have decided. Ladies, if you get complimented by a perfect stranger, you better be pleased about it. If you don't there's obviously something wrong with you. After all, it's not about you. It's so he can feel good about himself. He's classy like that.

[Operator 1,927]

Welp, the men have decided. Ladies, if you get complimented by a perfect stranger, you better be pleased about it. If you don't there's obviously something wrong with you. After all, it's not about you. It's so he can feel good about himself. He's classy like that.

What about compliments from women you don't know, is that a problem too?

[mota bhai 2,675]

What about compliments from women you don't know, is that a problem too?

Some women go out of their way to create an adversarial relationship between the genders. It's unfortunate.

[sharky-rex 76]

If you don't want to be a part of normal, every day society, why not just where a shirt that says "I'm miserable, leave me alone"? Problem solved.

Ah, see, I don't like it so there must be something wrong with me. Other women agreeing with me on this thread? There must be something wrong with them too! Maybe it's that they're not men.

Out of curiosity, is it any "compliment" from a stranger or just certain types? I mean, if someone says, "nice cleavage", I can understand that. But like Marvin said, if you're wearing a really great looking hat, and he says, "nice hat" in passing, does that really bother you?

No. If you really like an item of clothing and she doesn't look like she really doesn't want attention, sure, go ahead. Hat is fine. Dude, nice shoes is fine. But it's about the item of clothing, not the woman. You're complimenting her sense of style, not looks. Nice dress might be dodgy, and here's why: I don't want to feel like a random stranger passing me by is checking out my body. We deal with creeps way more frequently than you might think, and you never know who you're dealing with. So anything that might be a camouflage for nice tits or nice butt, if you really care how the woman will feel, you'd stay clear.

[LibCampFireClub 635]

Ah, see, I don't like it so there must be something wrong with me. Other women agreeing with me on this thread? There must be something wrong with them too! Maybe it's that they're not men.

No. If you really like an item of clothing and she doesn't look like she really doesn't want attention, sure, go ahead. Hat is fine. Dude, nice shoes is fine. But it's about the item of clothing, not the woman. You're complimenting her sense of style, not looks. Nice dress might be dodgy, and here's why: I don't want to feel like a random stranger passing me by is checking out my body. We deal with creeps way more frequently than you might think, and you never know who you're dealing with. So anything that might be a camouflage for nice tits or nice butt, if you really care how the woman will feel, you'd stay clear.

I think most men would see that after looking at your face that they better tread carefully around you or else.

[B_J 2,752]

No. If you really like an item of clothing and she doesn't look like she really doesn't want attention, sure, go ahead. Hat is fine. Dude, nice shoes is fine. But it's about the item of clothing, not the woman. You're complimenting her sense of style, not looks. Nice dress might be dodgy, and here's why: I don't want to feel like a random stranger passing me by is checking out my body. We deal with creeps way more frequently than you might think, and you never know who you're dealing with. So anything that might be a camouflage for nice tits or nice butt, if you really care how the woman will feel, you'd stay clear.

Well, that ruined all the fun. I agree with most of that.

[sharky-rex 76]

What about compliments from women you don't know, is that a problem too?

You're dismissing centuries of gender inequality. If some random female stranger passing me by commented on my looks I wouldn't mind as much, but I'd still wonder what her deal was. It certainly wouldn't brighten my day or some such tripe. It should be common decency to not comment on people's bodies unless you've actually met them.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

Ah, see, I don't like it so there must be something wrong with me. Other women agreeing with me on this thread? There must be something wrong with them too! Maybe it's that they're not men.

No. If you really like an item of clothing and she doesn't look like she really doesn't want attention, sure, go ahead. Hat is fine. Dude, nice shoes is fine. But it's about the item of clothing, not the woman. You're complimenting her sense of style, not looks. Nice dress might be dodgy, and here's why: I don't want to feel like a random stranger passing me by is checking out my body. We deal with creeps way more frequently than you might think, and you never know who you're dealing with. So anything that might be a camouflage for nice tits or nice butt, if you really care how the woman will feel, you'd stay clear.

I see your point. The only way I'd compliment a woman's smile, look, etc would be someone I've known for a while. Not on a first meeting type basis.

[LibCampFireClub 635]

You're dismissing centuries of gender inequality. If some random female stranger passing me by commented on my looks I wouldn't mind as much, but I'd still wonder what her deal was. It certainly wouldn't brighten my day or some such tripe. It should be common decency to not comment on people's bodies unless you've actually met them.

You've made it clear what you don't like, but hopefully you understand that not all women think the way you do.

Edited April 4, 2014 by ExExpat

[Merrytooth 5,748]

I don't mind some strangers complimenting me if he looks like this