Ode to Mysogyny: Things men say

It’s difficult
You wouldn’t understand
You should smile more.

Well aren’t you pretty?
You know this is traditionally a man’s job.
You can’t expect anyone to take you seriously.
You should wear pants if you don’t want me to look.
You should button the top button if you don’t want me to look.
Your skin is so soft
You should put your hair up.
I like a woman who takes care of herself.

Women don’t talk like that.
Are you trying to be a man?
That’s not very feminine.
Watch your tone.
Let the men talk.
This isn’t a place for a lady.
It’s not like you work as hard.
I’d like to talk to a man.

Maybe you should calm down.
Get this girl under control.
Are you on your period?
Emotional much?
How many kids do you have?
That’s your problem.
You’d calm down with a couple of kids.
I could help you with that.
Do you even have to work?
You don’t really need a career.
You’re taking someone’s place.
Can you get me a coffee?

Sweetie.
Honey.
Baby.
Sugar.
Darlin’.

I’m surprised by how good that was.
I’m shocked at how articulate you are.
Did you write this yourself?
Did you think of that?

It’s not aggressive it’s just bitchy.
It’s not determined, it’s just bitchy..
It’s not ambitious, it’s just bitchy.
It’s not powerful

It’s just bitchy.

Are you free later?
Can you stop by after hours?
Want to go for a drink?
I could help you.
I could help you.
I could help you.

Trust me.
It’s just you.
It’s only you.

You should smile more.
You wouldn’t understand

It’s complicated.