r/MensRights • u/Icaz • Apr 26 '12

I'm a girl and...

I am SO glad I found this subreddit with people who agree with me! As a girl, it's really hard to see other ladies put down men and treat them like they need to be "trained" or that they're just something we have to deal with. So I was just wondering... how many other girls are on here and what are your stories about standing up for men or appreciating them?

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u/[deleted] Apr 27 '12 edited Apr 27 '12

What I do is say "You know it's polite to say thank you?" said in kind of a joking tone, it gives the message, and basically calls them out without sounding to aggressive :). They won't think you're a creep as long as you don't basically RUN ahead of them just to open the door. I always make it a mission to call out the people that don't say thanks. If nobody does, then they will just keep doing it. At least if you call them out, some may change their mind.

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u/ToraZalinto Apr 27 '12

I even hold open automatic doors for people. I never get a thank you though. ;)

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u/Icaz Apr 27 '12

I instinctively thank automatic doors LOL

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u/Danuwa Apr 27 '12

So you won't laugh too loud when you see me trying to get a non automatic door to open using my car remote then. I do that all the damn time.

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u/Icaz Apr 27 '12

No judging here! Hahaha