Dumb question, where does something like this end and cat calling begin? I am pretty sure that if you did this in, say, NYC when commuting home, the other person would be more pissed than happy usually. Especially if you were walking home or waiting for the train/bus.
For me, it's a safety factor. If I'm walking in a parking lot and someone says something, I feel vulnerable, exposed, and unsafe because I'm not sure what the next move will be or how my response (or lack thereof) will be interpreted. If I'm in my car and he's in his, like in the video, I would feel much much safer and in control of the situation.
Another factor is what is said. If it's about my body, 9 times out of 10 I'm uncomfortable. It's objectifying and often (at least for me) embarrassing.
Ultimately, everyone is different and different people feel comfortable with different interactions.
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u/hak8or Apr 08 '21
Dumb question, where does something like this end and cat calling begin? I am pretty sure that if you did this in, say, NYC when commuting home, the other person would be more pissed than happy usually. Especially if you were walking home or waiting for the train/bus.