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

[Teddy B 17,252]

You did what? Held the door open? You sexist pig!

I need to take classes or something. Is there a support group?

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

I need to take classes or something. Is there a support group?

Not that I'm aware of. You could start by waiting by the door for the lady to open it for you, though.

[B_J 2,752]

Oh please, guys. This is a serious issue and this deflection is silly.

I think the serious discussion has ended. I'll summarize:

Most guys here were surprised at the 87% because none of us would ever act like that.

Most of the females here were able to tell their own stories that the guys actually took seriously and learned from.

Most of the guys here try to be polite and will give a compliment, when warranted, but these compliments are very limited. "Nice hat" and not "Nice rack".

Most of the females here can tell the difference between harassment and a compliment. However, they are cautious because so many times some a-hole has turned a compliment into harassment.

One of the females here feels that no man should ever speak to her - ever.

[Teddy B 17,252]

I think the serious discussion has ended. I'll summarize:

Most guys here were surprised at the 87% because none of us would ever act like that.

Most of the females here were able to tell their own stories that the guys actually took seriously and learned from.

Most of the guys here try to be polite and will give a compliment, when warranted, but these compliments are very limited. "Nice hat" and not "Nice rack".

Most of the females here can tell the difference between harassment and a compliment. However, they are cautious because so many times some a-hole has turned a compliment into harassment.

One of the females here feels that no man should ever speak to her - ever.

I agree with the 87% number and I'd never act like that.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I was walking out of the local CVS at lunch and saw a woman making her way in. I held the door open for her while smiling and saying hi. She proceeded to taze me and while I was on the ground, she kicked me and said "take that pig"!

You too? I went to open a car door for a lady, and she slammed it into my knees. "And check the tires while you are down there," she commanded.

[mota bhai 2,675]

B_J your summary forgot one salient detail.

There was one person who answered "I am female and I believe that number is probably way too high" on the poll. Only one.

And he isn't even female.