Admitting to Things I Do As a Girl

[RJGraveyTrain]

I’ve had multiple mytakes on the go recently, but due to an unfortunate incident where my six year old laptop finally bit the proverbial dust, I’ve been forced to spend my short work breaks trying to make up for lost writing potential. So, today I am going to offer you a short, sweet, and honest take listing a few things I admittedly do as a girl. Like always, it’s important to keep in mind that this is a generalization and in no way applies to all women.

With my typical reminder out of the way, here are a few things that I admit to doing as a girl:

Flirting/Intentionally dressing up to get better service

This isn’t something I have had to do often, but I am not going to lie: I have definitely flirted my way into getting better service at coffee shops and banks. Heck, I admit to even making myself look a little bit extra done-up when I’m forced to physically go into the bank; people there tend to be exhausted and pretty miserable, so having a fresh, pretty face makes the experience a lot easier than if I went in there with my maintenance uniform on – which just so happens to be only 100 sizes too big for me.

Using my ability to cry to get out of trouble

I hate to admit this, but there was a time in my youth where I was too afraid to stick up for myself, and would often listen to very bad “advice” from people who called themselves my friends. One of the times I took my friend’s bad “advice”, it got us “arrested” by a Zellar’s security guard. He put on the tough guy act and was threatening to call the police and have this put on our records, so I did the only thing that came naturally: I bawled my eyes out. Not only that, I told him I felt like I was going to pass out – and before I knew it, his bad-wannabe-cop routine broke apart like dry rice paper in a hurricane. He along with the other employees present pretty much coddled me from there, and in the end nothing even ended up going on my record (I’ve had multiple background checks). I just had to write an apology letter … that was it.

Hey, I’m not proud of it, but we would all get out of a sticky situation like this by any means necessary, am I right? Oh, I’ve also cried to get out of hairy arguments too. I’m sorry!

Not responding to guys I don’t know/don’t really like

This is hard to admit because I know how dickish it might seem and it’s something I try not to do … at least in most cases. If you have ever wondered why it takes a girl hours on end to respond to you – even a day or two in some cases – it is likely for the very reason I am about to admit to: I have definitely prioritized messages/texts based on how much interest I have in that person. Often times guys I either don’t know who message me out of the blue or guys I don’t really find interesting fall at the very bottom of my list of priorities. It hasn’t been abnormal for me in the past to see a text or a private message from a guy and completely ignore it, sometimes for minutes, hours, or even days. Truth be told, the only reason I tend to respond after that point is because I feel guilty for intentionally ignoring these guys … but there have definitely been times where I have just stopped responding altogether, especially to guys on the internet. I’m sorry, guys!

Crying because something was too cute

I have done this a few times in my life; something is so overwhelmingly precious that I literally feel like I am going to implode, so the only way I can relieve the pressure of epic adorableness is to cry a little. I cried over videos of adorable animals doing adorable things, and of course over babies cooing, awing, giggling and more. I even teared up over a really cute pair of baby combat boots once. Yep … judge me.

Pretending to be a lesbian when a dude hits on me/my friend

Countless times I have gone full lesbian-mode with one of my friends to get out of an uncomfortable flirting situation; sometimes, when a guy just won’t take no for an answer, you have to “reveal” your sexuality incompatibility to them. Not only have I done this, but I have SOLD this; when guys pick up that we could be lying, I go full pride-advocate on their ass. You do what you got to do sometimes when dude goes full creeper.

Alright, so I feel a little lighter after admitting to all of that. I hope you all enjoyed this brief little take and I look forward to seeing how you liked it. I’m sure there’ll be some bitter souls or trolls who will find their way into the comments, but keep in mind we’re all human and that this take was all in good fun. Have a good Thursday everybody!

[UnknownXYZ]

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Abusing inequality at it's finest. Splendid myTake.

[Betwyn]

Crying has worked for speeding tickets for me..

Also for Trespassing.

[OpenClose]

Well the cool part is that you are admitting it. You aren't reflexively crying to get out of a ticket, then acting like it's something you don't do or something that isn't taking advantage. See, THAT I can live with.

In the case of "not responding to guys I don't really like". You know what I think? I think girls should be direct about their lack of interest, and guys should learn to deal. Being rejected isn't the shitty part. Being played is. Being demonized is. Being expected to be flirty, then being demonized for doing that, just because they don't find you attractive. The more you beat around the bush, the more you are playing.

I understand, though: Guys can be real dicks about rejection. Calling you a bitch/cunt/stuckup/etc.
Though I understand his frustration, too: It is complete shit to be expected to be the one to handle rejection over and over and over again, while she just sits and expects him to do all the work.
Both of these are why I am a huge advocate for reforming our dating standards from the ground up. But that's a different topic altogether.

Overall, good take, even though it is stuff guys don't like to hear, and girls hate to discuss. I would say "it takes balls", but I still say that saying makes no sense. So instead I will say "That took guts."

If you can admit it not just to us, but more importantly to yourself, that is the road to understanding everyone's frustrations in the dating game, that lead so many people to sites like these.

[lilac_flowers]

I literally don't any of these things!
Way too shy to manipulate with my body. I get nervous.
I cry when in trouble, but because I can't stop it, not intentionally.
I always respond to advances made my way, even if I'm politely rejecting. (unless the guy flat out scares me - happened once)
I don't cry because things are cute. I am a crybaby, but I've never cried for this reason :O
Never pretended I'm a lesbian with a friend. I can't do it, again shyness. I usually lie I have a boyfriend tho.

[RJGraveyTrain]

Whoa, whoa, I never said anything about using my body to manipulate people. I said I have FLIRTED (verbal, body language, not using my body itself as a sexual enticing device). That situation I explained I was crying legitimately, but I definitely played it up. Also I tend to politely reject people too, but there are situations where people are just chatting at you, not so much flirting with you and I make a conscious effort to not ignore people, I am just admitting I have in the past.

[lilac_flowers]

I wasn't attacking you. Don't worry. I can't judge you, I manipulate too, but just because I'm too shy to employ my feminine charms for that, doesn't mean I don't do it. We all do it.

[RJGraveyTrain]

Alright, the way it was worded I legitimately thought you were insinuating I was a hooker. Lol.

[Broswater]

If I had boobs I'd use them in any way I can to get free booze, better service etc. As for message prioritization; if you are a fairly good looking or plus, in this day and age; you have no other choice; The best gentlemen I know out there are able to handle 3 girls at once tops, so I can't even begin to imagine what its like to be a girl on dating sites; Must be really insane. to deal with all those guys all at once.

I admire you honesty. Its refreshing.

Thanks for a good read!

[fondue]

I've never been able to cry to get out of trouble but now that I think about it, I wonder... do guys cry to get themselves out of trouble? Does it (or would it) work or would it (is it) just hilarious. I don't know. Hmm.
The "not responding to guys" thing I've done. It's not just guys, it's everyone. Usually it's because I don't have anything to say, cuz I'm really bad at small talk. It's a lost art form for me. I don't feel bad though, and you shouldn't either, because you have set them free to pursue other females. High five, what a good person!
And I get inexplicably angry at super cute things. I don't go into like, Japanese stationary stores anymore because the cuteness overload makes me rage and want to destroy everything.

[AleDeEurope]

Nothing new hahaha anyone with a little bit of common sense, or knowledge about women, knows about this. I've been seeing this since forever.
It sucks, not gonna lie, but if you can take advantage of it, why not? It's not like it's your fault.
I do think it's extremely disrespectful to ignore someone. I know that you may not be interested, but just tell him. If he keeps going then yeah, ignore him, but tell him that you have no interest, instead of ignoring him.
I don't know how many times a girl I'm not interested in has talked to me, but I never ignore her, I tell her I'm not interested and that's it, cause like I said, it's a huuuge (Trump reference xD) sign of disrespect to ignore someone, and every girl does this.

[JohnReedLOL2]

>> Flirting/Intentionally dressing up to get better service

I don't have to do that because people treat me with insane (way more than I deserve) amounts of respect just for looking really, really masculine. Like If you're 6'0" tall or over, wear all black, and wear a beard, you can walk right into someone and they will get out of the way and apologize for it. You can ask a girl at the gym "hey. Does this gym have any punching bags?" And she will walk over to her fellow employees and double check just in case even though you don't really care that much.

[jjmarvin]

1. Hey everyone who can do it, does it. In the limited times it works for me as a guy i enjoy it. It's also a confidence boost because i am a pathetically insecure mess ;) *ladieeees?*

2. Ok i had a knee jerk "fuck you" moment but other than being a little salty i wouldn't judge you too hard

3. That's cool, if she stops responding I'll say something like "hey no hard feelings if you don't want to hang out. Could you text me if not. No hard feelings, 4srs!" Problem solved.

4. Farthest i get is heavy watering up, i never start bawling or anything. It's usually songs or movies

5. Lol personally I'd prefer a "you're really cute but I'm holding out for someone specific." Or I don't know, any way you can leave me with a compliment or something to sooth the wound of the rejection. Is that asking a lot? Part of me thinks that's asking a lot... but anyway it would be nice n_n

... oh god am i gonna have to admit stuff i do now? 😨

[Anonymous]

If i can use my appearance to manipulate others, i will. For the most part it's harmless.

I don't cry to get out of trouble though, i prefer to do that almost about to cry face. Again, if it gets me out of trouble i will do it. Although sometimes i find that it's more effective to just admit i did something wrong and ask for clarification on how to fix the problem. That works just as well, especially if you sound really sincere. I guess there's more than one way to skin a cat.

Not responding isn't exclusive to girls in any way, and generally if someone you don't even know is messaging you and you don't want to get to know them then ignoring them is totally acceptable.

I've never cried from too much cuteness.

And yes i have pretended to be a lesbian with my friends, usually to spare someone embarrassment.

You're right it feels great!

[ThisDudeHere]

It becomes kind of hard to judge someone when they admit their faults. Damn. But oh well.. kudos to you.

[Azara]

You do these things as a girl... So all the women who do not do these things are nit doing them as an alien?

You do these things being a woman is irrelevant.

As a Woman who doesn't became this way nor would I think of it I don't appreciate you trying to paint a pathetic picture of women just to be cute.

I have no problem with you doing whatever you want but then be accountable for it. Own it as you... don't ascribe it to being female.

[RJGraveyTrain]

I never insinuated any of that, if you took the time to read the first part of the take that read: Like always, it’s important to keep in mind that this is a generalization and in no way applies to all women. Read the whole thing, not just the parts you don't like. If you don't like it, then next time, don't waste your time and energy reading it and spreading negativity on something that was intended to just be a fun and entertaining take. Thanks.

[ccp16]

The only thing I can respond to on here is the first one, as someone who works in retail, it is actually crazy how much better service good looking girl get. I am giulty of giving in to, and I don't even realize it until after and I am sick with myself. It's not like I was expecting her number or a date or anything just for giving her 10% off- where did I really think that would get me?- nowhere, but I still do it... But I really do hate myself for it, it's dumb.

[Suhmer]

Hahaha at the crying one! I have never held the ability to MAKE myself cry, my tears are always genuine, but I do feel like a bit of an evil genius when I get exactly what I want or immediately forgiven once I have cried. They soon dry up after that. I don't enjoy the feeling of such manipulation, but hey at least they actually managed to make me feel better :)

[Kartusha]

Well hard to admin but I cry when I have bad marks so my mom won't shout at me that much :D And also I pretented to be lesbian when I was out with tree guys and one of them was my crush and second one was into me. My crush left and I stayed with this awful guy so I pretented to look at girls and it was successful

[KDA20]

Yeah I think most guys if they were honest with themselves would admit they had a fair inkling that all those things existed but possibly choose to ignore them. If you ever do a guy version of this take one of the things would be the ability to convince themselves that the obvious isn't happening.

[kittykatbrat]

My five

*Starve myself days in advance for certain dates & important events
*Secretly compete with all men to be better at everything than they are :P
*Cry manically + isolate myself when I mentally can't deal with unwanted attention
*I have had sex with men in the past to elevate myself professionally
*Talk up my self destructive nature so men will immediately lose interest in me

[Anonymous]

Thanks for being honest. Although it is sad/depressing to hear this at least you are straight up. Other women so shamelessly embrace these double standards there conscious doesn't even register it even more (or if it ever hard).

Whenever I hear of girls complaining about sexism I like to point out this shit. This is stuff feminists, liberal hollywood, sitcoms, public education seem to conveniently forget about women.

[Northeast106]

No one is perfect, so many women cry/flirt to get out of traffic tickets or legal trouble. Advantages to being a female lol.

[PiuBelloAmante]

Lol, at least you can admit this, i admire that, and appreciate it :)

[LittleSally]

I can relate to the last two - very much so.

An honest take - always refreshing. =)

[CapitanMurica]

can't trust these hoes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOvOK6H22j4

[RJGraveyTrain]

I sir, am not a hoe. Your mother didn't teach you such naughty language, I'm sure.