It makes me glad I grew up in a family where learning to defend yourself against ruthless harassment was just part of growing up.
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Exactly! My sister and I grew up knowing one thing for sure...never show fear when dealing w/ our brothers...or men in general. I’m not a ballbuster by any stretch. But I do know how to defend myself and what I believe in w/o being a witch. It’s actually more effective, IMO, to speak in a lower voice and to maintain eye contact.
I’ve also learned...from my family and in my job...to let some ‘jokes’ slide. No one gives a fig about my so called sensibilities. Comes down to picking your battles.
I also agree that it’s not just women who are sensitive. (for the love of gawd) I deal w/ plenty of men who get all uptight about things I wouldn’t have considered offensive.
Have to learn to let some stuff just slide. It’s about balancing what’s important, what you can change and what doesn’t really matter.
We talk a lot of trash in my family. And practical jokes, the more ruthless the better.