How to lose friends and alienate colleagues: Show cleavage, study finds - Polidicks

[QUOTE=sHiBaN;33429008]This is really cool. I've noticed this before as I've used my girlfriend as some sort of experimental subject. She works at a retail store in which she was always surrounded by equally-beautiful women. I've let her wear both clothing that could be perceived as "voluptuous" or "morally moderate." As it turned out, which was obvious to me, was that she garners the unwanted attention of her male coworkers while receiving scorn from her female counterparts when wearing outgoing clothing. On the other hand, when she wears comfortable sweater-shirts and a simple, yet "cute" attire, it is the complete opposite. This time, I let her wear a bit of make up and style her hair to look gorgeous but the outfit, simple; turtle neck sweater, jeans and pumps. The reaction was quite remarkable indeed. Instead of annoyance from her female coworkers, they were fawning over her. She received a number of compliments and her manager even told her she looked cute. Her hot manager gave her a hug and a squeeze even. I believe it's a matter of group dominance. Women seem to scorn at other women that attract attention. However, a self-contained, dominant female with a sensible style is more acceptable, even attractive to the same-sex; I've seen my girlfriend's female coworkers gain a crush on her, they even invite her to parties now![/QUOTE] One of the stranger things I have read on the internet

This is fair. They threatened myself to kick me out for walking around with no pants.

[QUOTE=sHiBaN;33429008]This is really cool. I've noticed this before as I've used my girlfriend as some sort of experimental subject. She works at a retail store in which she was always surrounded by equally-beautiful women. I've let her wear both clothing that could be perceived as "voluptuous" or "morally moderate." As it turned out, which was obvious to me, was that she garners the unwanted attention of her male coworkers while receiving scorn from her female counterparts when wearing outgoing clothing. On the other hand, when she wears comfortable sweater-shirts and a simple, yet "cute" attire, it is the complete opposite. This time, I let her wear a bit of make up and style her hair to look gorgeous but the outfit, simple; turtle neck sweater, jeans and pumps. The reaction was quite remarkable indeed. Instead of annoyance from her female coworkers, they were fawning over her. She received a number of compliments and her manager even told her she looked cute. Her hot manager gave her a hug and a squeeze even. I believe it's a matter of group dominance. Women seem to scorn at other women that attract attention. However, a self-contained, dominant female with a sensible style is more acceptable, even attractive to the same-sex; I've seen my girlfriend's female coworkers gain a crush on her, they even invite her to parties now![/QUOTE] This guy feels the need to mention his girlfriend in every 5th post, so don't take this as a fact. If it's true though, you're really weird

[QUOTE=Zenpod;33431095]One of the stranger things I have read on the internet[/QUOTE] No, there's so much more that's so much more stranger.

[QUOTE=Sobotnik;33431329]No, there's so much more that's so much more stranger.[/QUOTE] Even here on Facepunch.

[QUOTE=yawmwen;33430712]Dragging a girl into your basement isn't "trying to date them". For real, though. Who the fuck screams at someone trying to date them? I've never been screamed at. In fact, if the girl isn't interested, she is generally polite enough to let you down in the easiest way possible.[/QUOTE] He's annoyed with girls dressing overly seductive when they have no interest in hooking up with anyone. I can understand why a girl does this of course, but I can also understand how he feels. Also... I don't believe women ever turn you down in a polite way. It's either "eww no fuck off", or it's "I'm going to pretend that you had a real chance with me and still has one when in fact all I can think of you is eww no fuck off".

Some of this is also a surefire way to get your boyfriend pissed I don't think this needed studies, any woman could have told you this >.>

[QUOTE=Profanwolf;33431222]This guy feels the need to mention his girlfriend in every 5th post, so don't take this as a fact. If it's true though, you're really weird[/QUOTE] I knew it was a load of bullshit as soon as I saw "my girlfriend"

[QUOTE=sHiBaN;33429008]This is really cool. I've noticed this before as I've used my girlfriend as some sort of experimental subject. She works at a retail store in which she was always surrounded by equally-beautiful women. I've let her wear both clothing that could be perceived as "voluptuous" or "morally moderate." As it turned out, which was obvious to me, was that she garners the unwanted attention of her male coworkers while receiving scorn from her female counterparts when wearing outgoing clothing. On the other hand, when she wears comfortable sweater-shirts and a simple, yet "cute" attire, it is the complete opposite. This time, I let her wear a bit of make up and style her hair to look gorgeous but the outfit, simple; turtle neck sweater, jeans and pumps. The reaction was quite remarkable indeed. Instead of annoyance from her female coworkers, they were fawning over her. She received a number of compliments and her manager even told her she looked cute. Her hot manager gave her a hug and a squeeze even. I believe it's a matter of group dominance. Women seem to scorn at other women that attract attention. However, a self-contained, dominant female with a sensible style is more acceptable, even attractive to the same-sex; I've seen my girlfriend's female coworkers gain a crush on her, they even invite her to parties now![/QUOTE] are you friends with Ryu-gi?

[QUOTE=BldrGyMnGy;33428141]There's a fine line between attractive amount of chest and "bitch stop showing off".[/QUOTE] Either way it's fun glancing.

[QUOTE=Simski;33431457]He's annoyed with girls dressing overly seductive when they have no interest in hooking up with anyone.[/quote] Maybe they have interest in hooking up with someone, but not with you. [quote]I can understand why a girl does this of course, but I can also understand how he feels. Also... I don't believe women ever turn you down in a polite way. It's either "eww no fuck off", or it's "I'm going to pretend that you had a real chance with me and still has one when in fact all I can think of you is eww no fuck off".[/QUOTE] You must be doing something wrong. I've never gotten an "eww no fuck off". The biggest ways for me are "I have a boyfriend" or "I'm not interested in dating right now".

[QUOTE=Djentleman;33434343]Either way it's fun glancing.[/QUOTE] But why stop there? :quagmire:

there is so much sexism in this thread, from subtle to practically screaming

[QUOTE=Simski;33431457]He's annoyed with girls dressing overly seductive when they have no interest in hooking up with anyone. I can understand why a girl does this of course, but I can also understand how he feels. Also... I don't believe women ever turn you down in a polite way. It's either "eww no fuck off", or it's "I'm going to pretend that you had a real chance with me and still has one when in fact all I can think of you is eww no fuck off".[/QUOTE] Pretty much. Went out with a girl once and it seems all she wanted me to do was fix her laptop for her. Once the deed was done she gave me the "Oh we're too different" spiel and said "we can be friends". I'm so prominent in the "friend zone" they named the fucking airport after me. :/

[QUOTE=sHiBaN;33429008]This is really cool. I've noticed this before as I've used my girlfriend as some sort of experimental subject. She works at a retail store in which she was always surrounded by equally-beautiful women. I've let her wear both clothing that could be perceived as "voluptuous" or "morally moderate." As it turned out, which was obvious to me, was that she garners the unwanted attention of her male coworkers while receiving scorn from her female counterparts when wearing outgoing clothing. On the other hand, when she wears comfortable sweater-shirts and a simple, yet "cute" attire, it is the complete opposite. This time, I let her wear a bit of make up and style her hair to look gorgeous but the outfit, simple; turtle neck sweater, jeans and pumps. The reaction was quite remarkable indeed. Instead of annoyance from her female coworkers, they were fawning over her. She received a number of compliments and her manager even told her she looked cute. Her hot manager gave her a hug and a squeeze even. I believe it's a matter of group dominance. Women seem to scorn at other women that attract attention. However, a self-contained, dominant female with a sensible style is more acceptable, even attractive to the same-sex; I've seen my girlfriend's female coworkers gain a crush on her, they even invite her to parties now![/QUOTE] this kinda freaked me out

[QUOTE=Clementine;33428615]It's not like just because it's a "stereotype" that it isn't true.[/QUOTE] yeah it's not true across the board. it speaks to facepunch's understanding of the opposite sex when they take their understanding from internet memes and facepunch posts. next time don't even bother writing a post like that out just write "DURR" and it'll make the same statement lol [editline]25th November 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=Simski;33431457]I don't believe women ever turn you down in a polite way. It's either "eww no fuck off", or it's "I'm going to pretend that you had a real chance with me and still has one when in fact all I can think of you is eww no fuck off".[/QUOTE] i think you have low self-esteem and that's your fault, not the collective group known as women.

I let my girlfriend do stuff all the time[sp]because its her choice in the first place and I have no business not 'letting them' do every day things[/sp].

[QUOTE=lil_n00blett;33428315]who wouldnt expect this from women, honestly. you never see soap operas or tv dramas about a group of guys spreading rumors and trash talking the sluttiest members of the group, it's all desperate housewives and real world shit[/QUOTE] Oh wow You've gotta be kidding me Both sexes don’t realize how much they have in common, because people just talk about the opposite one in terms of tropes and stereotypes, and ignore situations that don’t fit their preconceptions. And people don’t talk about their own feelings and experiences unless there is already an existing framework of stereotypes to validate it. (and most of those are brought to you by ad-funded television... which is exactly what you're using as a source) (good job)

[QUOTE=DOG-GY;33435084]there is so much sexism in this thread, from subtle to practically screaming[/QUOTE] Yep, someone getting torn a new one because he's dumb and apparently has to "let" his girlfriend do stuff. Rampant fucking misogyny.

This is every thread of this sort on FP ever: "I walk up to semi-provocatively dressed girl after leering at her for the better part of 5 minutes, and stutter as my face goes red "h-h-hi my n-name is <x>, can I take you out sometime?????" and then she says dismissively "sorry I'm not interested" or "sorry, I have a boyfriend".. WOMEN ARE FUCKING WHORES!" Lmfao I love facepunch.

[QUOTE=Bobv2;33442916]Yep, someone getting torn a new one because he's dumb and apparently has to "let" his girlfriend do stuff. Rampant fucking misogyny.[/QUOTE] you're ignoring a lot of other posts but k

Do tell.

[QUOTE=Bobv2;33442916]Yep, someone getting torn a new one because he's dumb and apparently has to "let" his girlfriend do stuff. Rampant fucking misogyny.[/QUOTE] Geeze, I received more flak than I thought Sorry for my bad English, I'm working on it. Inadequate wording made me sound like an asshat huh? Take it with a grain of salt, my girlfriend works in the fashion industry and she experiments with her clothing quite often. For some damage control, she told me all this and it made me feel happy she's able to make friends at her new job :smile:

[QUOTE=Bobv2;33443545]Do tell.[/QUOTE] posts 4 5 7 9 15 36 41 really is this that hard? Also shallowly objectifying women is in most of the other posts, which I guess is typical.

[QUOTE=DOG-GY;33444293]posts 4 5 7 9 15 36 41 really is this that hard? Also shallowly objectifying women is in most of the other posts, which I guess is typical.[/QUOTE] when you go into bars do you bring your soap box, or do you just leave it there at the end of the day

um [editline]26th November 2011[/editline] he asked a question and i responded with all the posts that have examples of sexism some more than others is that so bad????

[QUOTE=DOG-GY;33444366]um [editline]26th November 2011[/editline] he asked a question and i responded with all the posts that have examples of sexism some more than others is that so bad????[/QUOTE] the fact that every time men talk about how women make their penises hard you have to say "well what do you think the woman thinks hmm why are you so misogynist" regardless of the fact that no matter how much guilt you squeeze out of them women will still make their penises hard i get that facepunch is full of aspies who think that women are all emotion backbiting leeches because their mommies didn't love them enough or some shit but anyone with half a brain has the sense to ignore them, and anyone with a fourth of a brain has the sense to not lump them in with any heterosexual male who dares discuss what they think is sexy on the internet what im saying is that half of what you post i agree with and the other half is you blowing issues that are either unchangeable or nonexistent completely out of proportion

maybe you're looking too far into what i'm posting. it's not like i'm on a crusade against sexism and im not really acting the way that you suggest. as far as the objectifying comment, im not suggesting that people arent going to look at others and be attracted or objectify them to some extent or another. its impossible. i was pointing it out as it went in hand with what i was previously stating. thats not lumping people together and i didnt really attempt to

[QUOTE=DOG-GY;33444484]maybe you're looking too far into what i'm posting. it's not like i'm on a crusade against sexism and im not really acting the way that you suggest. as far as the objectifying comment, im not suggesting that people arent going to look at others and be attracted or objectify them to some extent or another. its impossible. i was pointing it out as it went in hand with what i was previously stating. thats not lumping people together and i didnt really attempt to[/QUOTE] i just dont want every thread that involves women to turn into "hey did you notice when those guys said something that can be construed as/is misogynist why don't any of you understand the rampant sexism going on here let me explain" human interaction just isn't something that can really be debated. if someone is truly misogynistic it's because of reasons that have to do with how they interact socially, and the only way that will change is if they actually go out and start talking to women like they're people and not women if you catch my jib and if someone really isn't misogynistic then who gives a fuck if they call someone a bitch or talk about what kind of titties they like [editline]26th November 2011[/editline] talking about sexism on the internet is like making love through inch thick latex, you just won't ever get that required contact

so you're suggesting that it's futile to point out that something someone says can easily come off the wrong way? would that be the same for other types of stereotyping? I can't really agree with you.