When somebody gives you a compliment, what do you think the appropriate response should be?
While a simple “thanks” seems like it should suffice, many women find that in their experience, some men react very negatively to that one-word response. To prove her point, accomplished author, social worker, and activist Michelle Taylor, who goes by Feminista Jones, decided to try a little social experiment on Twitter to find out how many other women have had the same treatment when they agree with or choose not to deflect compliments from men.
https://twitter.com/FeministaJones/status/863030953605832704
Right off the bat, women shared their text conversations with men who were shockingly mean when they didn’t get the response they were obviously expecting.
Apparently “thanks” is a four-letter word as far as they’re concerned.
https://twitter.com/FeministaJones/status/863323945382150149
https://twitter.com/FeministaJones/status/863324264291807232
We women must have all missed the memo that we’re not supposed to like things about ourselves that others do.
What the guys who sent these messages seem to be missing is that being humble and appreciating yourself are not mutually exclusive.
https://twitter.com/FeministaJones/status/863324700256161793
https://twitter.com/FeministaJones/status/863324924630446080
These rules are honestly so bizarre that anyone would get a headache trying to understand the logic behind them.
Seriously, are we just supposed to be dumb and beautiful?
Often times, the men who perpetuate this worldview aren’t even aware of how ridiculous they sound. This stuff is deeply ingrained.
https://twitter.com/FeministaJones/status/863325182697627650
(via BoredPanda)