You know, it's weird - I get more attention when I'm angry, up north. Which feeds on itself until I'm ready to punch the next mofo who smiles at me. Heh.
Down south, anger seems to intimidate men a little more. But oh boy, the first time I went to the grocery store once the sickness started - walking slowly and deliberately, not looking at anyone, probably looking very distressed - I got so many looks and attempted interceptions. It would've pissed me off if I'd had the energy.
Yeah...north vs south is really interesting sometimes. In a lot of ways I prefer it here, because men are more timid about actually saying things. I get looked at all day long, but the comments are few and far between. Thus far my absolute favorite place for attention is Texas, though (I discovered this on a road trip years ago) - I got almost no comments, much more polite looks, no interceptions, and the one yelling-out-the-window genuinely just wanted a smile. He wasn't looking to intimidate me or make me feel small, he just wanted to see me smile. I obliged. :)
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Date: 2009-10-08 11:42 am (UTC)Down south, anger seems to intimidate men a little more. But oh boy, the first time I went to the grocery store once the sickness started - walking slowly and deliberately, not looking at anyone, probably looking very distressed - I got so many looks and attempted interceptions. It would've pissed me off if I'd had the energy.
Yeah...north vs south is really interesting sometimes. In a lot of ways I prefer it here, because men are more timid about actually saying things. I get looked at all day long, but the comments are few and far between. Thus far my absolute favorite place for attention is Texas, though (I discovered this on a road trip years ago) - I got almost no comments, much more polite looks, no interceptions, and the one yelling-out-the-window genuinely just wanted a smile. He wasn't looking to intimidate me or make me feel small, he just wanted to see me smile. I obliged. :)