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They said you would say that asked in Social ScienceGender Studies · 5 years ago

Men: Do other men in passing walking on the sidewalk attempt to walk directly into you?

A couple of guys have explained this thing that guys do to each other in passing like some kind of power play. One in particular is tall and used to weigh a lot. He was ignored when he was heavy, but now that he's tall and slim men puff their chest out and try to walk into him. The guys who have told me about this were not macho kind of guys, but are attractive. So, I'm curious, is it that these macho guys see them as competition and feel the need to power play them as a way of saying don't think you're so hot because I could pummel you, or what?

Update:

I also want to know how you think a guy should respond to that. Step aside, standoff, or...?

Update 2:

Interesting...One guy had the courage to admit that this happens to him and then deleted his answer, which was a simple "yes"

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago
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    Not really. I'm a Midwestern guy who's quick to apologize when I bump into somebody by accident. Other Midwestern guys are quick to smile and accept my apology. Those city boys though will try to shoulder you up. I don't get it, but I have become accustomed to not giving them an inch.

  • Viola Ted
    Lv 6
    5 years ago

    I've seen men and women do something like that. I guess they're trying to project a sense of superiority.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    No. But I am 6' tall and weigh 20 stones (280 lbs) so that may be why.

  • Dave B.
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    I've seen it happen, but mostly back in my high school days. It's basically a game of chicken based on insecurity.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Can't say its ever happened to me. Seems like actions of a mentally challenged person.

  • The Other
    Lv 5
    5 years ago

    That's why I ride a white horse-y, with battle-gear and everything!

  • Chris
    5 years ago

    Wear a diaper

  • Rikei
    5 years ago

    haha whenever i dress as a guy entirely i get all the boys my age trying to crash into me

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Nah, nobody fvcks with me.

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