I stopped at the store on my way to the gym yesterday. From the time I got out of my car to the time I got back (less than 5 minutes) I got 1 underhanded “WOW”, 1 “You got nice figure (sic)” and numerous disrobing stares. For crying out loud, can I get my power bar in peace, gym clothes or not? I feel like I have to bow my head and stare at the ground, because if I don’t the harassment gets even worse. Or maybe it’s the same, I just don’t see it with my head down.
On another occasion I was with my 7-year-old daughter at Home Depot when she said: “Mom, that man was staring at your butt.” They don’t even have the decency to control themselves when I’m with my daughter?
Optional: What’s one way you think we can make public places safer for everyone?
Pass city ordinances making it a misdemeanor for honking at someone without cause. Same for catcalls. Fine the idiots. Once it hurts their pocketbook they may think twice about it, although that still wouldn’t stop the stares.
– Regina
Location: Publix, Pembroke Pines, FL
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