Things You shouldn't Say To women Running on the Sidewalk

running is hard and it sucks. So when I'm out for a casual jog on the

sidewalk (a public place where I have the right to be just as much as

anyone else) in my neighborhood, and my perfectly nice run is

interrupted by a man yelling "NICE BOOBS" or "HEY BABY" at me, it

fills me with a rage that I'm unable to put into words at this moment

in time. Do not talk to people while they're out on a run. They don't

want to converse with you! Here's a convenient list of things you

should literally never say to a woman you see running on the sidewalk.



1. Smile! No, I will not smile, I am tired and sweaty and mad.

2. Oh yeah, run faster baby! No.

3. Be careful not to give yourself a black eye! Oh lol is this because

my boobs are bouncing around while I'm out doing vigorous exercise?

Leave me alone!

4. Your ass in those leggings… Yes, I know my ass looks good in these

leggings but that's not why I'm wearing them. It's just practical

running attire and I don't want your commentary.

5. Whistle, hoot, or literally any other sound effect. Why do men feel

the need to make loud noises at anything that grabs their attention?

6. DAAAAAMMMMMNNNNN, GIRL. This isn't a compliment, it's harassment.

7. Do you have a boyfriend? Wearing a sports bra is not an invitation

for you to hit on me.

8. I love you! You really do not!

9. You look sexy/hot. Literally the worst time to hit on me is when

I'm in the middle of what is probably a run I didn't even want to go

on in the first place.

10. Let's race. No, let's not. I'm on this run for a reason and it's

not to race just any stranger who approaches me on the sidewalk.



11. Damn, slow down! No! I don't want to slow down! Because then you

might actually have a chance at talking to me!

12. Where are you running to? Away from you! *fart noise*

13. Nice legs. I know they are nice, obviously they are nice, I do not

need to hear this from you.

14. *Horn honk* People who honk their horns at runners for fun and not

because that runner is about to get hit by a car are actual monsters.

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