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annang t1_j92m2i0 wrote

This is a good idea not solely because it teaches physical skills, but also because most of these classes are good at helping people build confidence and feel more able to advocate for themselves, which is so valuable not just on transit, but for young people in general.

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1isudlaer t1_j92lsup wrote

Middle aged woman, or anyone with younger kids would be a good support. I second the ear buds in, but not playing anything. I would bring a magazine or book and not make eye contact with anyone, and when they go above and beyond to get my attention I give them the bitchiest death glare I can. Don’t be helpful, be rude. Don’t be quiet, be loud. Body posture makes a world of difference. Shoulders up and back, sit and stand up straight and tall, and when you have to talk to someone make direct unflinching eye contact. Don’t ride in an empty car, sit by the conductor, and if it looks like you are going to be exiting into an empty station, you can always take the next stop and double back. Get pepper spray, bear spray, or even a loud foghorn.

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annang t1_j92le6j wrote

You’re behaving like a creep. If you want fewer women to think that men are creeps, stop acting like one and perpetuating the stereotype. Because you’re actively harming the reputation of your gender when you say this crap.

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BansheeLoveTriangle t1_j92ki1u wrote

Most creepers will prefer as young as possible.

What this person is looking for May be moving more quickly in the serious direction than the average man around her age. Men in their mid thirties and up that are looking for someone serious will probably be less likely to be looking for a 27 year old the greater their age gets. Men in their late 20s/early 30s entering their first marriage at a high rate, and mostly exiting dating for a time.

I feel like it’s maybe a weird age demographically for women to date here

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jj3449 t1_j92hvrs wrote

If this guy is a regular commuter people are normally set in their ways on their commute. Knowing this if they didn’t get on at the same station have her ride a different car, a little longer walk to the exit at her destination station is worth avoiding seeing someone like this every day.

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