get_off_my_lawn_n0w t1_iy0fs4i wrote on November 27, 2022 at 8:28 PM

Reply to comment by Outside_Cod667 in TIFU by saying 'Men are born drivers' infront of my two senior female co-workers. TL;DR by ioncarelol

This exactly. I can't say I'm immune to it either. It's so pervasive, us guys, don't even realize it. This AM I found myself apologizing and explaining to my kid for a similar statement.

I said "I'm helping momma clean the house". Unwittingly implying that house cleaning was mom's responsibility and I'm merely helping. Even with the best of intentions, that shit is hard to combat.

Outside_Cod667 t1_iy0z1ae wrote on November 27, 2022 at 10:37 PM

It's great that you can think about it, recognize it, and apologize for it. Everyone does it to an extent, whether it's sexism, racism, or something else. Acknowledging it and/or genuinely trying to understand is what makes a difference, so thank you!