Wolf whistled

[michael steinrok]

Got wolf whistled at by a woman a few months ago when kilted, but didn't acknowledge or turn or comment...

Ron

Yeah I know . I shouldn't have commented either. I did say I had a bad week. Did I mention the searing headache? Some day when I'm a kilted legend ... well someday. ;)

Slainte

[NewKilt]

Then again I could just have a thin skin as I have been having a bad couple of days.

I think we all tend to have thinner skins when we have had several bad days in a row. On a good day, while annoying, I think it would be easier to brush off. It comes with the territory, all you can do is consider the source, and let it go since it's the exception to most reactions.

Darrell

[Graham]

Like you Michael, I ignor them if they are from a man, if from a woman then i am flattered and usually return a smile.

The only woman i whistle at is my wife, she likes it, but only from me ;)

[Mr. Kilt]

Why is is OK for a woman to whistle at a man, but it's the mark of an ill-cultured lout for a man to whistle at a woman?

Not being argumentative here, just curious what your thinking is.

I, myself would never whistle at a woman, ever.

I would never whistle at a woman. Never have, never will. However, due to being told all throughout my school years that I was an ugly, skinny geek, I now take any woman whistling at me as a compliment. I may not acknowledge the whistle, but I'm flattered just the same.

[McRod]

Been whistled at a couple of times, but only from the guys a work so i know its in fun.Hav'nt experienced it in the street yet, but if it happens i would just ignore it if it was from a man, a woman, well i'd probably give them a big grin.

[Pleater]

Once can be in ernest, twice is maybe in fun - but three is just overstepping the mark, by anybody.

These days so few people have any finesse. There is no savoir faire, and few manners.

In a world where most thinking people might expect increasing toleration from their fellows even a little understanding and maybe acceptance, there seems to be only a raising of the nastiness level in everyday interactions. Sigh.

By the way, persistant headaches can be a symptom of elevated blood pressure - it might be wise to get that checked, just in case, as it can lead to serious problems.

[cessna152towser]

A wolf whistle from a female is a compliment; a wolf whistle from another male is also a complement but also draws attention to the fact that the whistler is homosexual, or why else was he whistling at you. In my experience this is just as likely to happen when you are wearing trousers as when wearing the kilt. Being a straight guy myself and rather homophobic I have been known to turn round and tell them in language I won't use here that their perversion is unwelcome. Although in these days of political correctness it is probably better just to ignore it.

[mbhandy]

Once can be in ernest, twice is maybe in fun - but three is just overstepping the mark, by anybody.

These days so few people have any finesse. There is no savoir faire, and few manners.

In a world where most thinking people might expect increasing toleration from their fellows even a little understanding and maybe acceptance, there seems to be only a raising of the nastiness level in everyday interactions. Sigh.

My feelings exactly.

MrBill

[UmAnOnion]

A wolf whistle from a female is a compliment; a wolf whistle from another male is also a complement but also draws attention to the fact that the whistler is homosexual, or why else was he whistling at you. In my experience this is just as likely to happen when you are wearing trousers as when wearing the kilt. Being a straight guy myself and rather homophobic I have been known to turn round and tell them in language I won't use here that their perversion is unwelcome. Although in these days of political correctness it is probably better just to ignore it.

The fact that another guy wolf whistled at you probably has NOTHING TO DO WITH his sexuality. It is much more likely that he is trying to take the piss out of you, in an ignorant "you dress like a girl so i will treat you like one" way.

Just ignorant & borish behaviour if done in that way.

Best reaction (IMHO) is to just ignore it or call him on it in a humerous way to show that you are above it all. My usual reaction in situations like this is to tell them if they are looking for a date that they arent my type, in a very dismissive tone that quickly lets them know that they are being an ***.

[prattw]

Just tell a man "Thanks for the compliment but I'm straight."