'If a man interrupts me, I straight up say, 'I’m still speaking' and continue with my story. They are usually so shocked.'
"If a man interrupts me, I straight up say, 'I’m still speaking' and continue with my story. They are usually so shocked."for sharing how they practice"microfeminism" — the small but intentional actions they do to make the world a little more equitable.
"One of the owners of my company does all of the accounting. No matter what, he lists clients in his system with the man's name first 'because that's the way it should be.' To counter, I always list the woman first when I write up all contracts. It's small, but it gives me joy." "If a man interrupts me or tries to override my story/point in a group context, I straight up say 'I'm still speaking' and continue with my story/point. They are usually so shocked, lol. I don't do this in an aggressive tone, just as a matter of fact. Also, if another woman is speaking and a man cuts them off, I will say, 'I'm still listening' to them.""Or, I'll address the group, 'Sorry, I don't think got to finish.
"When I worked in a movie theater, I always made sure to look at the woman back and forth with the man when asking what they'd like. I'd ask him a question and then ask her a question, or vice versa. So many people JUST speak to the man; the woman is just meant to sit there or is barely acknowledged."Similarly,"I'm a server, and I always acknowledge the woman/women first when serving tables... I direct my small talk at the girls or compliment their outfits :).
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