Boys, here is a tip: diminishing girls isn't a compliment, and we know when it is backhanded, even if you really don't. I understand some guys really say some of these things meaning the best, but it isn't taken that way I promise. Maybe this is another one of those crazy feminist rants everyone is talking about but ladies, look at these few phrases and try to tell me you haven't heard over half of them in your lifetime.
Telling Me to Smile
Response: Sorry I have "resting bitch face (RBF)"
This is probably the worst one. Do not tell me I look prettier when I smile and do not try and convince me with a "come on baby." Most girls will want to slap you if they don't actually do it.
Cat Calling
Response: Sorry I am walking faster to get away from you.
Thank you old man for whistling. Thank you, to the boy aged 20-28 for making noises sounding like "ow" and "damn." Is that what I should be saying? Thank you? News flash, cat calling is one of the many reasons I feel nervous to walk alone down a street. It is creepy and unnecessary. Stop.
Telling me I will "eventually" want you
Response: Sorry you are creepy, please don't buy me more drinks.
No means no. That is all that needs to be said here. If I don't want you in the beginning I won't want you in 10 minutes. Or 20. Or an hour. Or ever. Also, drinks won't solve that either.
You're too pretty to be single.
Response: Sorry I don't want a boyfriend.
You are partly right about this one. I do look good but that doesn't mean you do. The typical "I don't need a man" reigns true and shouldn't be dismissed. If I am not attracted to someone, or I simply do not want to be with anyone, I don't have to be. And for the record, if you say this to me, being single is better than being with you.
You're one of the guys.
Response: Sorry I am not flirting with you.
I'm a girl. I like being a girl. I can be a girl and still be friends with guys. Also, I can still talk sports and drink beer and have the best time doing both.
"I like how you aren't obsessed with how you look"
Response: Sorry I woke up late/was too lazy to get ready.
Another version of this is usually "you look so comfortable." I don't do my hair and make up every day. Sue me. I still look good, and if I don't, oh well. As Beyonce would say, "we flawless."
Friendzoned.
Response: Sorry I don't like you back.
Stop making me feel guilty for not being attracted to you. Guys and girls can, in fact, be just friends. If that is not a possibility in your book, then oh well because that's the only option I can give.
You're so innocent.
Response: Sorry I'm not a partier and I don't throw myself at every guy. Including you.
Mind you're own business. I do what I want and when I want it. Just because I am not cussing, or drinking or flirting doesn't mean I am not having a great time. It's just not your definition of a great time and for that reason, you should probably stop talking to me.
You look like a girl who knows how to have a good time.
Response: Sorry I don't look like a Sunday school girl.
I do know how to have a good time. With or without boys, booze or brownies. Actually scratch that, brownies always make things better, especially the dark chocolate ones. I can be with my girlfriends or by myself and still have fun. That is what confidence is my friend and I am sorry you are lacking in that category.
"...for a girl."
Response: I am a girl.
If I can do anything "like or for a girl" I can do it 100 times better than you.
"Dang, you can eat a lot!"
Response: Sorry I'll go to the gym later.
Yes, I can and look good doing it too. I also probably won't go to the gym because Netflix is way more fun.
"Nice to meet you, I've heard about you."
Response: Thanks?
How awesome I am right? No, you probably heard how I thought I was dating your fraternity brother which is why I was crazy. Or maybe you heard he turned me down because I was too much to handle. Did you hear that I have hooked up with every brother in your fraternity? Whatever version of that story he or they told you, I can bet my college tuition they were lying.
"You're not like other girls."
Response: You're wrong.
If you are telling any girl any number of these phrases, all girls are in the same boat in saying we deserve better, because we are better than what you seem to think.
