Sarah++A's+Op-Ed+Article



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Show a Little Respect by Sarah A.

Any girl reading this will know exactly what I’m talking about. Guys, maybe you can guess.

You’re walking down the street when all of a sudden you manage to catch the eye of the driver in the passing car. Oh, god, they’re looking. Just look down maybe they will stop. Keep your eyes on the ground. A quick glance up. Nope. Still staring. Once again look down. Speed up. You round the corner, breathe a sigh of relief. Continue on your way and think at least they didn’t honk this time or say anything. Every single time I’m walking home from school, I have to deal with this. Maybe these men don’t realize how uncomfortable and terrifying this is to young girls, but they need to! Seriously, what is wrong with them? Do they want to be registered as pedophiles? I doubt it, but if they continue on that route, that’s what they'll get, not the “hot” young girlfriend they want so badly.

Let’s clear things up. There is a huge difference between an appreciative once-over and a lingering leer. There is a monumental difference from getting attention from a guy around the same age as you and attention from a man with wrinkles and graying hair.

My personal opinion?

If she’s walking, not driving, chances are she’s too young for you, bro.

If she is drinking an energy drink like nobody’s business, she’s too young for you, bro.

If she says she’s only 17, 16, 15, etc., she’s not lying, she really is too young for you, bro.

And my last bit of advice? If I flip you off, I really mean it; it’s not a hip flirting technique. The message should be clear: keep your eyes on the road, not on my butt/chest/legs.