Cat Calls - how would you feel?

[stephanie_craxford]

 Had a doctors appointment today, nothing special I just needed to set up my referral for voice therapy...

Anyway I was walking back to the truck and a car drove by with the windows open.  I was the only girl in that area and as they drove by one of the men in the car stuck his head out the window, whistled loudly and called out woooohooooooo check out the babe...

How would you feel?  and for Dennis and the boys how would you feel if women had done that to you?

Personally...  It brought a huge smile to my face and I felt good about myself that I could get such a reaction from a man (No he wasn't drunk)   Don't forget I'm a girly girl.

Steph

[Kimberly]

^*chortle*
1. He can't be referring to me.
2. "Animal."
Erm, and lets say it degenerates from there.

I like gentlemen, not the behavior of what passes these days.

^{*Makes mental note of something her therapist has said as being true.*}

[Cassandra]

We'll lets see I have been honked at by a trucker and hooted at by a passer by. Both brought a smile to my face on the one hand and on the other I thought, neanderthal, do they really think a girl is impressed by such displays. Just knock me over the head and drag me back to your cave why don't you. Sheeesh!

Cassie

[Sara]

Stephanie, you have a right to feel good about that. It has happened to me a few times and the first time it felt good after the second and third times it definatley got on my nerves that and continual staring are now my biggest dislikes. They are like pack animals they usually only do it in pairs or in a group (if he was on his own then that would be just plain yukky). Enjoy it while it feels good.

Sara.

[stephanie_craxford]

... Just knock me over the head and drag me back to your cave why don't you. Sheeesh!

Cassie

As long as they don't expect me to cook, and wash their stiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnking cloths

I know quite a few gentlemen but they can be boring, after all some would consider having a door opened for you, allowing you to go first (even from sinking ships) pulling your chair out, to be a little sexist   I think having a hulking great, hairy, beer drinking, neanderthal fawning over you can be quite cute till they too get boring and you tell him to f*#k off and die   Ooooooooops did I say that.

Steph

[Northern Jane]

It is just part of life as a woman. Enjoy it but try not to let your smile show too much 

Being 24 and skinny when I transitioned, I will confess that I "flaunted it" and dressed very much as other brash young women. I REALLY enjoyed the cat calls, wolf whistles, and otherwise seeing the guys make fools for themselves - it's just the way they are - and it was very reaffirming for me. Age and time have taken their toll over the years and the men who look now are more mature and just smile - I MISS the wolf whistles 

[Joseph]

How would you feel?  and for Dennis and the boys how would you feel if women had done that to you?

Flattered and embarrassed. I guess I wouldn't mind ... although I'm sure it could become pretty annoying.  Women don't seem to be as forward about this sort of thing though.  Would *you* whistle at a guy? 

Joseph

[Dennis]

I've had women tell me I'm a cute guy and, frankly a lot more attention of that sort than I ever got before transition.

And dammit, I like it. If I got wolf whistled at and objectified, I'd be freakin happy. Unfortunately women don't do it that often.

Dennis

[Leigh]

[Shelley]

Way way to subtle Leigh.

Shelley

[Cassandra]

Actaully when I was 29 I was Bicycling about 35 miles everyday. I had a notion I might do the Tour De France. Anyway one day I was coming down off a hill going about 40mph and a car full of women cruised by me whistled cat called and said things like "Pump it baby!" As you might imagine my legs and butt were very tone in those days. I was quite flattered. I said "Sorry ladies" and held up my left hand to show my wedding ring. They said "shoot" and drove on.

On my birthday my friends had a birthday party for me and when I blew out the candles I blew the wax off the candles and across the table right into one friends face. My lung capacity was impressive. I really need to quit smoking and start bicycling again.

Cassie

[Peggiann]

I am complimented by whisles and the undressing eyes sort of look. I am almost 53 now and before breast implants got very few dishings of such treatment. I have to agree with Nothern Jane, I enjoy it but don't let my smile get seen to much. It's more an inside smile and giggle that makes me feel so womanly.


Smiles,
Peggiann

[Sheila]

I have not had any of the whistling or cat calls that some have had. I have had the laughs and the woohoos from both men and women. About the only thing I have had was some guy in a small coffee shop asked me if I knew how to cook in a slow cooker. I told him yes and suggested a lot of receipe and how to do it. Then he asked me if I wanted to go home with him for dinner. I told him I was married and showed him my ring and that was it. I felt really good about myself then.
Sheila

[Valerie]

There's a big difference between men and guys....  the ones who cat call and the like are guys.  I prefer men.  I like being admired, not lusted after.  Just my 2 cents.

[Peggiann]

Oh yes most definitly the admired looks are welcomed. Don't think ever had been exposed to lusted after. Yes I do think you are right about Men and Guys too. There is definitly a difference.

Smiles,
Peggiann

[Sandi]

After parking then walking past the warehouse into work one morning a truckdriver waiting to unload looked me up and down which I didn't mind, but I got uncomfortable when he continued to leer. When he added to it with some remark about joining him in his sleeper the discomfort turned to anger.

So... I jumped up on his running board, got in his face with my deepest male voice I could find and said "Hey big boy! Whatcha got in mind?"

He was imediately situated on the far side of his truck with a priceless look of horror on his face.

I continued into work and shared the experience with girls in the office. We were all still giggling over it when the same driver, paperwork in hand, came in to ask for a signature on his delivery. He tried not to make eye contact though, especially with me. Maybe he thinks now before making rude remarks.


Sandi

[Cassandra]

ROFLMAO

[Hazumu]

...So... I jumped up on his running board, got in his face with my deepest male voice I could find and said "Hey big boy! Whatcha got in mind?"

THANKS!! for the tip!!  I guess I shouldn't throw out my 'Full Metal Jacket' Marine DI voice -- it could come in REAL handy sometime ;-)

Haz

[Sandi]

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THANKS!! for the tip!!  I guess I shouldn't throw out my 'Full Metal Jacket' Marine DI voice -- it could come in REAL handy sometime ;-)

Just be careful. You never know what someone like that is capable of and need to use caution. I knew there were a couple of burly warehouse guys within shouting distance should I need help.

Sandi

[titaniumowl]

Hi! This is my first post. I will do an introduction over in that section.

I was an over-the-road, eighteen wheel truck driver for 7 years. The last 2 of those years was as Karen. Yes, I transitioned with a truck company. They were extremely helpful; to the point of putting me in a brand new tractor so Karen and Jim would not be associated with the same piece of equipment.

In truck stops, I often got whistles which I might acknowledge with a little wave. The most flattering gestures was when a driver from across the room would pick up my meal check and would be happy with a smile and a nod of recognition. I always declined invitations to eat with them when walking toward the building or join them in their sleeper on the way back. The attention was nice. An affirming experience.

Karen