
01-26-2004, 06:36 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Indiana
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Sorry ladies, but I must wade in on this one as well.
Putting all us "Men" in the same catigory isn't fair. Most of us are very respecting of the ladies we know. Its the few that give the rest of us a bad name.
I have a few things that irritate me as well.
When some of the women you work, or associate with, state or act like they want to be treated like one of the guys, but when they are, they get all defensive. I have worked un upper management most of my career. Most of the ladies make it clear how they feel about sexual jokes, inuindoes, etc up front.
However, when it is plain to see a lady telling sexual jokes, and flirting openly with her co-workers on a daily basis, then come to me complaining when they have heard a sexual joke told by a male co-worker, or had one of the guys make a pass at them, it really chaps my ass. Especially when she hasn't even told that individual that the language, or action offends her. I usually get the " I shouldn't have to tell them anything, this is my workplace". Then a few days later she is back to telling jokes, and making inuendoes herself.
Ladies it is your responsibility to let the guys know if something offends you, both with your words and actions.
I for one have found it prudent over the years, not to talk about sexual things in the work environment. But I do frequently talk about sex when I'm not at work. And believe me, just because I talk about sex openly with ladies, that "doesn't" mean I want her in the sack. Some women always associate sexual discussions, etc. with the notion that "this man is trying to get into my panties."
This goes back to another thread posted here, “How do you know” posted by Jenna. Without some of these “sexual comments” some people might not know that a member of the opposite sex is interested.
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