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Bad experiences in public
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Quote:The first time I went out in public during daylight, I caught the train from Newtown (Sydney) to Town Hall station. All the way there, my companion and I were hassled by a couple of louts in their mid 20’s who were on the train with their girlfriends.
I think traveling on public transport is comparatively high risk mode of getting around. I did it when I was young and got away with it, but you are stuck in one spot, much more open to scrutiny, and therefore much more vulnerable, less so during the day compared with at night.
Having said that, I think that you were very unlucky to be hassled by a pair of jerks like that.
I cab it if I am in the city/Newtown area or drive myself, if possible and if not drinking, in other areas.
Christine
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Quote:Then there was one night outside Sin I forgot myself a bit and stepped in to stop a guy from kicking someone in the head after he had punched him to the ground. I think the poor guy nearly messed himself when a goth chick in a corset, lace and chunky heels said to him in a nasty gruff voice, “I wouldn’t do that if I were you mate!” They all ended well and I lived to tell the tale!
Cathii,
I keep telling my wife, “Honey I’ll be fine, no one will want to take on a trained Martial Artists in Heels!”
I never knew how handy heels could be for combat till I started to explore their potential! Hehehehe
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Quote:The truth is the Police are very good here in Australia – and they have no intention of giving anyone a hard time unless you approach them with an ‘attitide’ – wether you’re en-femme or drab.. The secret is “don’t panic” – as you are the very last of their problems when you consider some of the things they have to put up with these days. In fact you’ve probably just brightened up a boring day – so they might be quite happy to see you !
Gee I wish I couls say I’ve had experiences like that. From the police hwo raided our home and kidnapped our baby, to the 40 that turned up in flakt jackets and surrounded our house for a day then left with 2GB started to broadcast our live feed, to the next day when they just bashed their way in, including hurting my wife! To the following year of pursuing a charge that was dismissed, that last month a Judge said didn’t exist.
No I can’t say I’ve had any good experiences with NSW Police.
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Quote:I agree I don’t think police are an issue.
I’m interested to hear if anyone has had bad experiences in public with ordinary citzens – embarrassment, ridicule etc. – that caused them to stay home.
Fiona xx
Does walking through Stocklands Mall at 10:20 PM at night whilst hundreds of male builders and replacing the roof as you sashay your way to the Coles noting that the eyes and voices all follow you count for anything?
Mind you, on my departure, I past two of the guys working “hard” (cough) and when I got around the corner heard one say in a low voice “Shit man, she was hot!”
Although that morning in the City walking past St Mary’s the to Car Park, a bunch of young boys started making lots of comments and whistles and I noticed the “perve” was definitely on.
I was wearing a rather fullish grey skirt, and the wind caught it in step so it blew up, leaving me feeling quite uncomfortable.
Thank god I have great legs!
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Thanks for the responses.
I think I agree with Christine, public transport is a bit more risky if for no other reason than being caught in an enclosed space under scrutiny. I haven’t been on public transport dressed in recent times but I was thinking about travelling to the city soon. In earlier days I really enjoyed getting around on the train, I especially enjoyed it in my mini skirt days.
I think what seems a bad experience at the time fades into insignificance further down the track. I was once given a hard time by a supermarket checkout girl in Caulfield. Nothing spoken just a lot of glares, rolling eyes and smashing of tins – and it certainly put my off shopping for a while. But now it doesn’t seem so bad really
Its a bit of a Catch 22 in some respects – the more relaxed, confident, and matter of fact I am – then the more comfortable people are interacting with me. If I’m dressed for the day I’m trying to do all the normal stuff that I’d do that day – buy the fruit and vegies, do the banking, put the TattsLotto on, fill the car with petrol or whatever.
Fiona xx
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Quote:Quote:I agree I don’t think police are an issue.
I’m interested to hear if anyone has had bad experiences in public with ordinary citzens – embarrassment, ridicule etc. – that caused them to stay home.
Fiona xx
Does walking through Stocklands Mall at 10:20 PM at night whilst hundreds of male builders and replacing the roof as you sashay your way to the Coles noting that the eyes and voices all follow you count for anything?
Mind you, on my departure, I past two of the guys working “hard” (cough) and when I got around the corner heard one say in a low voice “Shit man, she was hot!”
Although that morning in the City walking past St Mary’s the to Car Park, a bunch of young boys started making lots of comments and whistles and I noticed the “perve” was definitely on.
I was wearing a rather fullish grey skirt, and the wind caught it in step so it blew up, leaving me feeling quite uncomfortable.
Thank god I have great legs!
Sounds very challenging and a bit nervewracking for you, Elle.
But I reckon you enjoyed it and you were on a high for a while after the incident?
Fiona xx
