[wardaddy]

The use today of the term cringe by men and for men is such a large indicator of the times
I’m 67 in two days
Until maybe Gen Y the use of the word cringe was by women or to describe women or feminine men

Now it’s a very used word by both sexes

Not by me obviously

I would say I’m embarrassed for them more than say it’s cringe to me

Cringe indicates a non masculine in my opinion reaction to something awkward or off putting

Language morphs and men are for sure less hard as a rule

Physical faces are softer on men

Less brow and facial bones distinction

Lower T at younger ages

I blame plastics honestly and conditioning by the rise of the woman in the home and culture of course

Just observing from here

I also notice cringe is often the word used to describe reaction to someone saying something socially insensitive

“Women are better off being moms”

Cringe meter spikes per writer

[leaning conservative]

Interesting post in several ways. I hadn’t thought about it, but cringe is definitely more of a word a woman would use.
Happy early birthday!!!

[NorthMountain]

Cringe indicates a non masculine in my opinion reaction to something awkward or off putting

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