how would you feel if a man did this?

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Would you be offended or flattered if a man wolf whistled at you?

I have in the past stopped to give men of this type a brief summary of what I thought of their physiques. Strangely, they appeared not to think this worked both ways.

I’d be surprised. Then I’d assume they were taking the mickey and being rude, unless I knew them and knew they were just being silly.

If they did it to my daughter’s I’d think they were a sleaseball. I’d be wanting to have a word but my daughters would tell me to just ignore them.

This is a generation thing. I wish I was still young enough to be whistled at! It's not sexual at all.

As long as there's no smutty remarks why would you be offended? Seriously there are bigger things for women to worry about than a wolf whistle.

I have a laugh back with them depending on what it is and whats said, I've never had anything properly sexual though so I can't comment on that, I did get a removal man shout at me to smile yesterday on the school, I just shouted back saying its fecking cold, doesnt bother me in the slightest

This is a generation thing. I wish I was still young enough to be whistled at! It's not sexual at all.

I don't think it's a generation thing, I'm in my 50s and have always found it to be sexist nonsense.

I can remember this happening to me when I was 12, school uniforms seem to encourage them.

As I said it happened yesterday and I am knocking 40, I don't think it's because I am either so amazing/ so ugly they are taking the piss.

The only thing that hasn't changed over the intervening 28 years is the power trip it gives the man.

I wish I had been bought up to be as outspoken as many younger women are now and to confront sexist bahviour and harassment

I still feel anxious walking past building sites even knowing I won’t be noticed as for years I would be made to feel uncomfortable on a daily basis

I hate it and have the strong urge to tell them to fuck off. Of course I don’t do that incase they retaliate.

Wouldn't be offended, likely feel a bit embarrassed and they were eeediots

at my age i would refer him to specsavers

I'd assume he was a sad twat who beleives he owns the street.

I’m not sure I would feel anything. I’d judge of course. Very poor manners whistling at people.

I find it very offensive that men feel they have the right to publically judge a woman in this way. They never do it when alone, only when they have the backing of others so potentially making a woman feel intimidated just so they can act big infront of mates.

It’s not a generation thing. I’m in my 50s and none of the women i know think its cool / harmless/ flattering.

It’s sexual harassment. I’m walking down the street to get to wherever I’m going. I’m not posing as a decorative object for the male gaze. I don’t care about their opinion.

A few weeks ago I walked past a van advertising tree services. A very young man leaned out and asked very politely if I needed my bush trimming. I couldn't help but laugh. I told him not at the moment thanks!*

Cool story bro

I think it's sleazy and certainly not a compliment.

I always thought that no woman would ever be attracted to a man wolf-whistling or shouting harassment, but I met a (very thick) young woman who actually ended up going on a date with some builder shouting from a building site. She only went on a few dates with him and then had a longer relationship with his brother. I suppose it takes all kinds.

I'd assume it was intended for someone else...but if it was aimed at me, I'd be neither flattered nor insulted. I really couldn't care less. Nobody has ever beeped at, whistled at, or catcalled me...so clearly I must be an ugly sod!

"This is a generation thing. I wish I was still young enough to be whistled at! It's not sexual at all."
"As long as there's no smutty remarks why would you be offended?"

I'm nearly 51, I find it offensive.

Why can't Women go about their business without Men thinking they are entitled to give their opinion on them?

I like the saying "pretty isn't the rent I pay to be out in public".

I don't want unwashed for opinions.

Of course it's sexual. It's part of everyday sexism. It isn't a male thing, either, because Gay Men manage to not do it.

In fact it might be helpful if they did. It's just a bit of fun after all.

It makes me grumpy. What a sad embarrassment of a man you'd have to be to whistle/cat call in this day and age!!

The mating call of the simple minded man.

So there was a thread on here yesterday where a 20-something was saying she hates it when older men eye her up, and she well and truly got her arse handed to her on a plate.

Yet here, on this thread, most people agree that being wolf-whistled is not OK.

I find it offensive - the only men who do it are white van driving / roadside digging neanderthals. Why would I be flattered? As if, mate.

I'd laugh at them nowadays.. honestly, I'm 51, they aren't getting what they thought they saw. I was furiously offended as a teen or young woman, grew up where wolf whistling was an every day thing (not coz I was cute, just b/c guys are idiots).

I don't see what is wrong with it. I'd be flattered...not that it would happen to me!

i would be surprised