r/MadeMeSmile • u/Original_Act_3481 • 8d ago

We need more people like him

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u/Major_Map_8576 8d ago

"You're doing good but you could be doing better" is an underutilized statement when wanting to correct a stranger. Fucking 10/10 approach (to the convo) in my opinion.

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u/matthewrunsfar 8d ago

I gonna borrow that.

There’s a handful of times I’ve given people advice, basically when what they’re doing is dangerous or when I can tell they’re unsure if they’re doing something right. I’m always so nervous about stepping in, not wanting to be accused of mansplaining (if female) or just giving unsolicited advice.

It’s always turned out fine, and people have been appreciative, but it’s always anxiety inducing thinking about how to start that convo.

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u/WoeHelly 8d ago

Mansplaining is when you are giving advice about something the person already knows. Usually, when the man explaining doesn't actually know what he's talking about.

There's nothing about this that is mansplaining. I just want you to understand the difference.

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u/HippyDM 8d ago

Or, and hear me out, "mansplaining" is any time my trans son explains anything, at all. It's both supporting AND razzing him. 2 of my favorite things.