I know someone who always counsels young people by saying – “We live in such a society which always has a tolerant attitude towards men but never to a woman.”
Then he goes on to say, “If tomorrow I were to smoke, drink and basically make an ass of myself in public, people will brush it off as a Man thing. But if she”, after which he proceeds to point towards me - “were to do it, people would say she’s a tramp who indulges in ungodly habits. Thats the nature of our society.”
Whether I think he’s trying to nail home any other point is immaterial, I guess. As long as the message gets delivered loud and clear to the target audience. Happy to be the Nearly Labeled Tramp example, no problem.
Salut!
But send that counselor on. arghh.
Doesn’t happen here though. That behaviour is expected out of everyone. If not, you are labelled a boring weirdo.
I wish I was living in UK
It depends..Its not always brushed off as a ‘man thing’ .. Infact I really dont like that notation. Drinks, for me is a great socializing arena.. Actually, quite of few of the friendships that we forge over drinks stays with us for long..
But the bottom line – As long as you are in your senses, I find it OK..Infact I make it a point to stop after 2 pegs at the max
Oh man, where I live – people have to drain the bottle once its opened. Hahaha. And by people, I dont mean myself, at least not entirely.
Nice Blog
Thanks Gurpreet!