Sandy Pate Best Stag wrote:Jamie wrote:Sandy Pate Best Stag wrote:Whilst I have some sympathy for this, unfortunately she can't have it both ways.
If she truly believes there should be no comments about her appearance, why does she go to such lengths and expense to accentuate her looks?.
Anyone who looks at her can immediately see that she has had cosmetic enhancements that she believes improves hers looks and uses them to her every advantage. Whilst accepting that is her absolute right she can hardly complain when people comment on it.
As they say though, any publicity is good publicity and once more Mrs Radford has pushed herself forward.
That said she has been very good for the club and long may it continue.
What a load of crap. Since when do people have the right to comment on how someone looks to there face in what Is supposed to be a professional environment?
Is it ok to point out to a women that she's fat and ugly? Of course not... Wake up and smell the 21st century Sandy.
Oh what a sad world when men can't give ladies a compliment without being accused of being sexist or predatory. There is no mention in the article that suggests these men are coming on to her or attempting to belittle her. It's like suggesting that any adult male who talks to children must be a paedophile.
Don't women ever comment on your appearance to you maybe saying they like your shirt or new haircut? Should we get on our high horse if they do?
These men are not discussing her appearance between themselves but paying the lady a compliment to her face. What's wrong with that? Haven't you ever commented on a mate who is all dressed up and looking smart?.
It used to be encouraged as a social skill but we are now bullied by the political correct who put their own interpretation on our words which usually bears no resemblance to the intention .
I don't think I need to come into the 21st century more like people should respect differences in generations and not look for insults that don't exist. As for professional environments, don't human beings attend them or are all 'professionals' humourless robots. Stop being so precious and you may actually get on with people.
The whole article is about how men don't respect her enough and only speak to John. Or did you conveniently choose to ignore that?
There is nothing wrong with complimenting someone, in the right situation. If it's a friend, family member or in a situation where that kind of personal comment is expected or appropriate then of course it's fine. Even a work colleague recognising you've made an effort is again fine. But would i expect to walk into a meeting with people who are pretty much strangers and expect a personal comment. Absolutely not.
I personally wouldn't be offended at all if a stranger complimented me. I'd be flattered as most people would. But the whole point of her piece is how men dominating football boardrooms are often disrespectful to her as a women. Whilst a compliment can just be someone being nice and of course doesn't instantly make you a predator, it can also be cringy when done wrong and is sometimes used to belittle someone and follows all the wrong stereo types.
If they complimented her or both of them, then did business with both in a professional manor then of course no one would care.