Why Did I Refuse This Random Act of Kindness?

Cadaverous Pallor · 11-19-2007, 12:58 PM

I feel much the same as "the LoT guys", just to throw a monkey wrench in the theory

I can totally understand going with a gut reaction though. Sometimes there's no denying it. I really, really hate the term "women's intuition" though. You never hear about "men's intuition", as if there's no such thing, or that women are more in touch with the Force somehow.

I do think that people are too jaded. As a teen/twentysomething I quite often ran into similar situations, from the "freaky young person" perspective. Remember this guy? I would have totally done something like that.

Anyway, I wouldn't feel too bad, Helen, but I would definitely be more receptive next time.

(and Alex is right, he went about it the wrong way.)

wendybeth · 11-19-2007, 01:12 PM

Oh, I think men can be just as intuitive as women, but I think when it comes to strangers and unsolicited approaches that women may be a little more deer-like in their responses. (The fight or flight instinct- I think we are probably more inclined to take flight than to fight) and such decisions are split-second in nature.* Again, I'm interested in hubby's take on the incident- does he feel since he was there that it was unwarranted? Would he have felt the same were he not there?

*Before anyone accuses me of sexism, I submit that I could kick my brother's butts when necessary, and if Eric and I were ever threatened I fear it would be me doing the asskicking, as he is very non-confrontational.

Strangler Lewis · 11-19-2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

You never hear about "men's intuition", as if there's no such thing . . ..)

Nonsense: "She wants me. I can tell."

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Remember this guy? I would have totally done something like that.

Skillet.

11-19-2007, 12:58 PM	#1
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	I feel much the same as "the LoT guys", just to throw a monkey wrench in the theory I can totally understand going with a gut reaction though. Sometimes there's no denying it. I really, really hate the term "women's intuition" though. You never hear about "men's intuition", as if there's no such thing, or that women are more in touch with the Force somehow. I do think that people are too jaded. As a teen/twentysomething I quite often ran into similar situations, from the "freaky young person" perspective. Remember this guy? I would have totally done something like that. Anyway, I wouldn't feel too bad, Helen, but I would definitely be more receptive next time. (and Alex is right, he went about it the wrong way.) __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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11-19-2007, 01:12 PM	#2
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Oh, I think men can be just as intuitive as women, but I think when it comes to strangers and unsolicited approaches that women may be a little more deer-like in their responses. (The fight or flight instinct- I think we are probably more inclined to take flight than to fight) and such decisions are split-second in nature.* Again, I'm interested in hubby's take on the incident- does he feel since he was there that it was unwarranted? Would he have felt the same were he not there? *Before anyone accuses me of sexism, I submit that I could kick my brother's butts when necessary, and if Eric and I were ever threatened I fear it would be me doing the asskicking, as he is very non-confrontational. __________________
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