This could be to you or a friend or you saw it happen to a stranger would you stick up for yourself or them. What did you do or what would you suggest you would do if you could have.
2006-12-29 22:50:34 · 13 answers · asked by GlitterRain 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
I speak up 99% of the time. Times that I don't are when there's no way I could get out of the situation without backup. Safety first. Social justice second. :) But even in those situations I make eye contact and walk away as if I owned the sidewalk under my feet. Feels kinda scary having your back to them, though!!!
People talk big, but if you actually confront them they usually shrink down into themselves. How I confront depends on the situation though, because confronting doesn't mean I have to respond at a level 10 when a level 2 would have done just fine. Often eye contact is enough for them to suddenly realize they have other things they should be doing. :)
2006-12-29 23:39:04 · answer #1 · answered by Jen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My one personal... well, call it what you want... Fault? Strength? Momentary lapse of reason, (recurring) ...is that I have never been accused of keeping my feelings and opinions to myself. My brain has a tendency to override my mouth, or vice-versa. I hate rudeness in others. It is almost intolerable. I have always tried to treat others with respect. (whether I like them or not).
I had something happen where I just had to let this guy know just how much of a d**k he was being. Without getting into details... it involved extremely improper language in the presence of a lady and her kids. There were "tons" of people around, but nobody said anything to him (the D**K). So, I did. He started to say something to me, kinda like "you *&^*&^*&^ (^% #%#%^%&^," if you know what I mean? Anyway, must have been the way I looked at him or something, 'cuz, all of a sudden, it was as if he realized what a schmuck he looked and sounded like, and he "dummied up", turned around and walked away. Had it been necessary, I would have used a more persuasive means to get him to behave himself in a more gentlemanly manner. It was cool that he just left. That way, everybody could go back to their "business". The lady with the kids said Thanks. It was worth it. It usually is.
And, I don't just shsh someone in a movie theater either. I have been known to impress on someone how relevant to their personal well being it is that they "shut the F*** up" while people are trying to enjoy the movie. Once again, I really hate rudeness in people.
2006-12-30 07:20:55 · answer #2 · answered by Adam in Vegas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I would definitely rise for my rights and against any wrong done to me. My reaction would be directly proportionate to the degree of disgrace inflicted on me or my friend(s). However, I don't know if I'll do that for a total stranger. Call me selfish if you may.
2006-12-30 06:56:42 · answer #3 · answered by keyman_o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES. I would defend myself and family to the end. I would also lend a helping hand to a stranger. NO one deserves to be 'talked down to' in public.
If someone really deserved to be reprimanded, do that in PRIVATE.
2006-12-30 07:04:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there's enough people around, or the offender is small enough to not pose a physical threat, I'd like to think I'd say something. It also depends on the specific circumstance, though, because often you just literally do not know how to respond.
2006-12-31 01:25:21 · answer #5 · answered by Atropis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if some one is harrasing you you have every right to stick up for yourself.....now dont get physicaly abusive because youll get aressed but if they get physically abuseive you can fight back....called self defffence...but yeah...if it was me...id be like stop b****in to me...you have no right to harrase me...im human i make mastakes....now if you dont get out of face then your gonna be making a mistake...if its some one else...go straight up to them (but be sure you know why they are getting harrassed...for all you know they may be yelling at each other becasue someone cut them off and your deffending the one that cut the person off) and be like you know what? you better leave now or im calling the police.....and thats it!
also be carefuol who you pick a battle with becuase in todays socity they may be caring a weapon(gun, knife...you know!)
hope ive helped...but be careful! dont start th fight...end it!
2006-12-30 10:26:01 · answer #6 · answered by Jennifer l 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course, if was myself or a friend/family. However I mind my own business with strangers, you never know when you are dealing with crazy people.
2006-12-30 09:54:19 · answer #7 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For myself or someone close to me, I speak up every single time. I won't be put down or walked on by anyone.
2006-12-30 06:55:44 · answer #8 · answered by IndyT- For Da Ben Dan 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes. And I have spoken up for myself and others.
2006-12-30 06:56:39 · answer #9 · answered by What'd You Say? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mos def. Own your shiii. And don't co-sign anyone's bull.
2006-12-30 06:58:42 · answer #10 · answered by OkiefromMuskogee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋