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AIBU to Call Unconscious Sexism?

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SingingInTheShithouse · 16/09/2020 13:31

Currently having a debate with a local vicar, who apparently can't be sexist because he's gay & thinks I'm over sensitive, so I'm wondering what you all would think of the following...

disclaimer, I am having a tetchy day due to noisy builders outside my window & lack of sleep due to even noisier new students

You put a post on a local noticeboard, precise & to the point & asking for recommendations on a repair shop for a particular model. The first 2 replies are from men explaining that it's probably still under warranty & how to use the warranty to get a free repair😐 no recommendations at all, so ignore my actual question

I've politely pointed out that it wasn't what I asked & presumes I was too dim to think of the obvious & therefore comes across as sexist.

Interested in other women's & mend take on this as at the moment I only have male replies & they seem to miss the actual point & are pushing home they were only trying to be helpful 🤦‍♀️

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LouiseTrees · 16/09/2020 13:58

Couldn’t you amend your post so it’s clear it’s not under warranty? But yes I see what you are saying.

SingingInTheShithouse · 16/09/2020 15:49

Thank you. I have done that & thanks for seeing my point

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SarahAndQuack · 16/09/2020 15:54

No, I'd find that quite patronising too.

They may well not have meant to be sexist, but it won't do them any harm to have it pointed out.

Your vicar is a twat, though. Plenty of gay men are sexist.

JamieLeeCurtains · 16/09/2020 15:56

And report the students to their university for having parties.

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