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Everyone is entitled to having their own beliefs. Some people keep them to themselves. Some like to blare them out every chance they get. And others have views so unconventional, they completely go against the status quo.

When not every opinion is greeted with open arms, we’re lucky to have the internet where we can spark a discussion with complete strangers. There’s an Instagram account dedicated to sharing some of the best posts from the popular subreddit called Unpopular opinion. From electric vehicles to stuffed animals, members of this community have something to say about virtually any aspect of life.

So get ready to dive into some of the best posts this account had to offer. Upvote the ones you agree with, and, if you want to stir some emotions, share your own disputable views in the comments below. Psst! After you’re done, be sure to check out Part 1 of this post right here.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree, too many times people feel entitled due to their age. You don't owe anyone anything. Congrats on the souvenir and the story you will be able to tell your friends and family.

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Sometimes, we're discouraged from expressing our unpopular opinions because of the adverse reactions we might get from the people around us. Whether we’re talking about politics, religion, or popular culture, sharing our deepest beliefs can make someone feel pretty irritated. 

However, while some end up scratching their heads from confusion, others see a like-minded person and gladly show their support in heated discussions. After all, a controversial point of view does not instantly mean that it’s uncommon. When you push your fears of being the odd one to the side, it’s much likely you'll encounter others sharing the same thoughts as you. 

Brandwatch, a digital consumer intelligence company, was on a mission to investigate the most popular unpopular opinions on social media. They looked at consumers’ mentions from January 1 to June 30, 2020, excluding news, retweets, and shares. Results showed that 1.6M people shared their controversial beliefs in this period. Also, there were 34% more mentions during the lockdown compared to the four months prior. 

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Greed and narcissism... it's sad, but it's human nature. The majority of the people out there are fake as heck, and will do things like posting videos of themselves crying on the internet as PR moves, to help promote and enhance their brands, to help them gain those clicks, likes, follows, and subscribes. Even more sad is that there ARE the odd few out there who honestly have no one and no where else to turn to, and are using the internet to reach out. But those odd genuine few are usually buried and overshadowed by all the loud popular influencers out there, with their TikToks and viral videos and their memes.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Harassment is the right word. What happened to Diana and other famous people with the paparazzi actually haunting them, spying and giving no Fu*ks. But here's a thought: Who the hell buys those rag mag's is an accomplice bc if they stop buying that filth then the paparazzi will (nearly) go away or at least be way less.

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Do Your Parents Use This Argument ?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Speaking as someone who was out on their ass at 18... basic parenting, including food, clothing, and sleeping indoors.... isn't nothing. Not when you consider what it's like to do without any of those.

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When it comes to the topics people touch on, the top ones were about characters in pop culture, TV shows, dislike of fandoms, and books. People shared their complaints about some of the bestsellers of the century and aired their grievances about how some shows have become outdated. For example, 34K mentions called out Friends "for being hugely popular, despite some aspects not being acceptable today." 

The researchers also looked into Reddit, where 958K users shared their gripes. "It seems like lockdown got to Reddit users, too. Posts to r/UnpopularOpinions increased 105%." They found that many of these mentions touched on things that happened on the platform itself. Most of them were focused on sports players, subreddits, and seeing change as not being good. 

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why censor the word murder, not like we all can't figure out what it says, strange BP.

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What Are Your Thoughts On Male Birth Control ?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read a quote before, wouldn't it be safer to fire blanks at someone than fire bullets at someone with a bullet proof vest

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So while it can be fun to share your controversial views online, they also let others say opposing views, have heated discussions, and see things from different perspectives. Anna Akbari, P.hD., is a sociologist, writer, and speaker who shared her thoughts on why unpopularity isn’t necessarily a bad thing in a piece on The Psychology Today

She explained that if we want to be happy, successful, and feel of service, we don’t actually need to appeal to the masses. "See, we’re complicated beings, each with our own unique experiences, full of biases and contradictions and, hopefully, a point of view," she wrote. "Having a point of view is a good thing, even when that view isn’t universally embraced."

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've discovered this trend on the Internet and honestly, I absolutely do not understand it

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You ruined it with "sure they're cute" because that's the whole point, they're NOT cute, people have just been trained into thinking they are. People need to realise that inbred dogs with serious health problems are the exact opposite of cute.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

100% - the cheater is the one at fault - unless the people they cheated with is also someone who you have a relationship with then it's equal blame as they both owe you loyalty. I've never understood the blame being passed to the person they cheat with, and it's usually women who blame the other woman when their guy cheats - I sure there's a patriarchal link to all that that could be deciphered but seriously, they're just a shitty person if they knew he was involved with someone - if they didn't then they're just as much a victim in it all. This idea that men can't help themselves if offered sex has to stop - you don't accidentally have sex - yeah, you may regret it after but you totally know what you're doing while you're doing it.

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While we can wholeheartedly stand by one issue, we can also not see eye to eye on another. "Agreeing to disagree on most things in life is fine—assuming it doesn’t restrict the liberty or human rights of others. It’s when we start to think that we need to agree on everything all the time to merely function together that we get into trouble," Akbari mentioned. 

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Needless to say, popularity isn’t essentially bad. Lots of things that are commonly and generally accepted by our society are considered as "safe". Akbari explained that we don’t have to immediately or categorically reject the popular stuff but rather "selectively embrace it, or at least occasionally challenge it."

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Do You Think Free Therapy Is A Good Idea ?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, it really should be free. I have been in therapy on and off for years and it has been free (/paid by taxes). It's due to mental health issues so free healthcare = free mental healthcare. I learned a lot and cope much better. I wish it was available to all who needs it. To hear that people live with anxiety, ptsd, depression etc and can't afford therapy to learn how to cope better is really, REALLY sad.

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That Annoys Me Too!

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't use those sites anymore. If you want me to subscribe, or permit adverts in my ad blocker, or click a cookie thing every time, I just bounce. Enjoy your bouncerate and zero ad revenue. ALSO. PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD stop with the f*****g animated adverts. They drive my poor ADHD ass crazy. I can't stand it.

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However, if your views are not clinging to the mainstream popular or if they tend to stir some unexpected or even rude reactions, "don't despair. You don’t need to bend toward conformity, and you may even be able to cash in—financially and socially—on stepping outside the conventional bounds."

She mentioned two rules that people who tend to lean into unpopularity should remember. The first one is that you should actually believe what you’re saying or doing. "Disagreeing for the sport of it is annoying and, rightfully, no one likes or respects you if you do that. So stop it," the sociologist advised. 

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In many cases I would agree but in many I would not. For example If an employee of mine turned out to be a KKK member, or they were videoed ridiculing a disabled person I would fire them without hesitation.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As someone who breaks up spaghetti before boiling them - I agree. Now give me those judgemental looks :P

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree completely. The world will always need woodworkers, metal workers, plumbers, electricians etc, not young people with huge financial debt and very little practical skills.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Retired teacher here, so let me weigh in on the realities. For elementary school kids, I'd overwhelmingly vote yes. Younger kids want to please the teacher; they want to be around the teacher, around other kids, in class. HOWEVER, as someone who taught middle and high school for 26 years, this does not work at all. By that time, there are a lot of kids who are looking for any way to leave the classroom. Yes, there are times they need to use the bathroom, but quite often they also want to socialize. There have been groups in certain years (not all by any means) that texted and met up in bathrooms and fought, too. It helps if a teacher has a sign in/out pass, or gives a certain number of tickets per month. Other children who don't have to use the bathroom COULD give a classmate a ticket if they felt generous.

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"The second rule is to embrace your unpopular opinions with the knowledge and grace that not everyone shares your point of view," she continued. This rule can be quite tough since we humans have a general tendency to want others to agree with us. After all, it makes us feel heard and valued. 

However, following this guideline "starts with a promise to both give up convincing other people to buy into your less popular opinions and to stop shaming them for their own thoughts and actions." 

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Is There A Labour Shortage Where You Live ?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My previous boss (who was an absolute jerk!) used to say "there's a line of people waiting to take your place, if you quit." I did quite eventually. Seven years later and... my place is still unoccupied. And not just mine - two other people also quit from that office, and replacements could never be found. Or someone would start and then quit a month later due to the conditions. I guess the line of people for my spot turned out to be a bit too short ;)

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or, stop suing everyone for making mistakes. Yes there are serious negligence cases, but they're a lot less common than the cases where "negligence" is claimed, but it's just an honest mistake. Americans really need to stop that s**t.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have to get rid of the phrase "unskilled labour". A janitor needs practical skills far above average (at least a good one does), and the working conditions of courier drivers or fastfood workers require a great deal of stamina and resilience. In any job you can go from beginner to master, working your job better or faster. Even more important, the economy absolutely depends on the jobs we tend to call "unskilled". Usually, in any company, if a middle manager is absent for some days, work continues more or less as usual. If the cleaning lady is absent, you notice the problems after a day or two the latest.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love my cats and would do anything for them, but they ARE little assholes.

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After that, it’s all about trusting yourself. If you believe that some things are just not right, don’t be shy and share your views with others because, chances are, there are people out there just like you. According to Akbari, there is value in dissent. "There’s often truth at the fringes and insight in unpopular perspectives. Greatness comes neither from blindly following nor from knee-jerk rejecting."

"Many of our greatest historical figures held really, really unpopular opinions. They did stuff that made people cringe or even retaliate against them. Going against the grain takes guts. And that courage is admirable, even if we disagree with what they’re saying or doing—but only when executed with integrity from a place of personal honesty," she wrote.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you don't trust your partner, then you don't trust your own choice of partner.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We switched my kid to a Montessori school because they got to 6th grade and there was no AP option so they were just sitting there bored. It costs a good bit, but I have no reason to think public schools will be better for my kid than they were for me.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some establishments also bombarding one with promotional messages after using their service once...like damn, now you giving me a reason not to use your product again...

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'll probably be downvoted, but this also applies to the African American label. Your distant ancestors were from Africa,you were born in the US therefore you are American. You don't hear people of Asian or African ancestrysaying they are Chinese English or Ghanian Scottish,they are English or Scottish or just plain British.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well this is obvious, it also applies to many of the "50 years of driving and no accidents" type people... Yes Mrs Miggins, but only because everyone has done such a good job of avoiding your ass

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Currently laid on my bed, contorting myself around 3 dogs and wouldn't have it any other way.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I swear a lot, but it's very very rarely AT someone. I'm not doing it to offend people, it just comes out :P

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jeans and hoodies get washed maybe once a month (or three) unless something has got on them. You don't need to smell like washing powder, and constantly washing everything is bad for you, your clothes, your bank account, and the planet. End of discussion, downvote me all you like I think you know by now I don't give a s**t.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband and I have slept in separate rooms for over 10 years (due to his loud snoring keeping me awake). We are very happy together and have no real problems in our relationship - we just both like a decent night sleep. People assume that we aren’t intimate and/or that our whole relationship is falling apart, which couldn’t be further from the truth.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is probably the reason why Adblockers are a necessity nowadays

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Nah I Like The Ones Without More
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And accessable. Don't forget, these tech companies are potentially alienating swathes of their target market who are missing limbs, have neurological issues that preclude motion detection, etc.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup. I've been a passenger while the driver just drove around and around waiting for one of the "good" spots to become available. Finally I said, "If we had just parked in one of the far spots right away, we would have been inside the store by now."

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Urgh. My ex-husband used to say that all the time especially during arguments. "No one cares" or "no one feel that way". Well, I do. You can't decide on what to care about or feel based on your feelings and use that as the only truth. Blah.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They say money doesn't buy happiness, but I think this is it...this is the happiness money can buy.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like the human approach to "what to do with the waste/recycling of electric vehicles" will (and probably is) treated similar to the problem of what to do with nuclear waste, and unfortunately, our approach seems to be to sweep it under the rug and let future generations figure it out.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is much more the point. Clothing shouldn't be gender-limited in the workplace.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know of a (male) bus driver who successfully sued for being allowed to wear a skirt on hot days, as it would have been gender discrimination otherwise.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Finnish bus drivers just started wearing skirts because they weren't allowed to wear shorts. Didn't take them long to get shorts.

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Laura Silverstein
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Skirts and dresses aren’t equivalent of shorts, neither professionally nor fashionably. The former are often the professional counterpart of usual male attire, the difference being something dictated by gender qualities, not comfort levels.

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MyOpinionHasBeenServed
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And they aren't more cooling to wear. Nothing comfortable about chafing on your inner thighs with sweat.

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YoyoSthlm
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok but then women shouldn't be expected to wear high heels

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Eloise Rawlings
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most of the time when girls have uniforms at schools they have no choice but to wear a skirt too. Even in the winter.

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Maciej Zajaczkowski
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most of the formal dress code and formality doesn't make much sense - whether you do a good job depends on how motivated/focused you are, not on what you wear

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Om
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yeah, I understand if you work directly with a client, and you have to keep an image for the company or whatever, but when I started working as a developer that was all day just sitting at my computer, I was baffled when they told me I had to wear formal clothes every day, I was like, but why??

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Kristen Fagerstrom
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Women were FORCED to wear skirts or dresses in a professional setting. They still wear them because it usually looks more formal. Now if you're talking about minis and tank tops, I feel ya - that's not professional wear. But most women in a workplace are NOT usually wearing dresses to stay cooler, but because it's a professional style choice over slacks. "Option" to wear dresses - LOL!

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Meike H
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But they would have to shave their legs as well, fair's fair

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Anne Edwards
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How do you relate skirts and dresses to shorts? If women are "allowed"to wear skirts, dresses or trousers then men should also be "allowed" to wear trousers, dresses or skirts!

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Chris D
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YES! I hate wearing long pants. As soon as I am out of the office, I change into shorts. If I have to, I change in my truck.

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Ruth Watry
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But in many workplaces, women are also required to wear pantyhose or tights which are often very uncomfortable

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Oopsydaisy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It should be normalised for men to be able to wear dresses and skirts, which are far more comfortable than shorts. Think the sort of clothing that men in middle Eastern countries wear. And anyone who doesn't think it can be sexy af needs to watch Lawrence of Arabia.

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Chris B
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If women have the option to wear skirts, men should have the option to wear skirts. If women have the option to wear shorts, men should have the option to wear shorts.

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Animalsrgreat
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, but men and women could both wear shorts, or both wear skirts.

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The Sorrows of Mother LoveJoy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is it ok for men to b topless in public and not for women?at least mine have a real job😜

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zims
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a formality thing, not an amount of skin thing. If you can find formal work-appropriate shorts, go for it. I personally hate having to dress nice and seeing guys get away with wearing shorts and graphic t-shirts.

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Jane Smith
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a woman I would rather wear shorts if I was in a professional setting, I HATE dresses and skirts, lol

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Ivana
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never wear skirts because I live in Florida which means every building has the AC set to 60. But I take the meaning. I don't find men's legs to be unprofessional or distracting.

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Nazda Pokmov
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Men look silly and horrible in shorts....hopefully this never becomes a fad.

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howdylee
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i would love it if more men could wear shorts... cool their asses down on their own without making everyone else freeze! sincerely, a woman who needs a space heater YEAR 'ROUND!

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Kittymisfit
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How about everyone can where whatever they want to regardless of gender?

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Gary's Mind
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People should be allowed to wear what they want without it being gender related, as long as it is professional and appropriate to the job setting.

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Leeza Martinez
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is so much wrong with this.. 1) Women for many years weren't allowed to wear anything but skirts or dresses. It's still relativley new that we have the option to wear slacks or pants. 2) Shorts and skirts/dresses are not equvilent. Men's shorts and women's shorts would be. 3) The statement should have read if women are allowed to chose between wearing skirts, dresses or pants to work, than men should be able to choose to wear skirts, dresses or pants to work too. And that is something I 1000000000% support. I think it's ridiculous that skirts and dresses are gendered "female" clothing when for millenia, men wore them too

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Brian Stanton
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

💯, its outdated and sexist the dress code men have to follow.

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Theresa Walker
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Point? Who said you have to be 'trans' to be able to wear a skirt? Better yet, pretend you're Scottish and 'today' is a Scottish celebration where you have to be wearing a kilt.

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yellowphantom
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Try wearing a skirt with pantihose in the summer. Or wear a skirt because it is hot outside, but all the people with pants on, who tend to be the ones in charge, have set the office thermostat to Arctic. I

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Boopsie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a co worker who expressed the same opinion. They still made him wear long pants. It's over 100 degrees out, really?

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backatya
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it's a sex world. Men who are the usually the ones who own the company or hire make those rules because they want to see lots of skin on women.

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Isabel Care
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My promise to wear a short skirt made it so the delivery drivers were allowed to wear shorts. I was a large muscly female. I said if I wasn't allowed to wear shorts, I would wear a short skirt. Not enough therapy to remove that image from the manager's mind

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Celtic Pirate Queen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Buy a kilt! Preventing you from wearing one could be considered racist against the Scottish.

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Amanda Hunter
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pale hairy legs with dark socks and sandals isn't a professional look.

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Riley Quinn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Still don't understand men's willingness to adopt "the business suit". Boring.

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Mike Rodrick
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do you have to wear a tie & jacket? Picture someone in a jacket & tie wearing shorts. Maybe if you're on TV without being shown from the waist down.

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Donna Clanclan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've never felt that skirts were cooler than pants in the summer months. Only time I noticed a difference is in winter.

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Kay blue
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree, you can get smart, tailored shorts which should be considered as office wear.

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Queen Boudicca
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Back in the day, women wore skirts...with girdles and stockings. It was cooler to wear jeans than to wear a dress with stockings in the heat.

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Faith Hurst-Bilinski
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Only if women can also wear shorts. Shorts and skirts are just not the same.

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Stephen Taylor
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’d much rather look at a woman’s legs in a skirt, than yours in shorts though! 🤷‍♂️😂

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Riley
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like this is a good idea, as long as they make suit shorts or something like that. Us girls can't show up in some cheap skirt we bought as part of a school outfit, we have to dress up nice. So as long as you guys don't show up wearing basketball shorts, I totally agree.

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Linda Mermaid
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If men can go shirtless in public, women should be able to as well. Men should be able to wear skirts. Women shouldn’t be expected to wear makeup. Or high heels.

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Blair Campbell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If your attire is professional, it doesn't matter what it consists of.

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andrew jack
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If women are allowed to wear trousers, men should be allowed to wear dresses & skirts.

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JP Doyle
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And the reverse is true: Women should be allowed to wear pants if they wish and not be forced to wear skirts or dresses.

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Carlotta Müller
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have no problem with man wearing whatever they like, skirts, shorts, dresses, t-shirts whereever they are.

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Leslie Crittenden
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Men should be able to wear what they want to and/or are comfortable in, as should women. We place an illogical amount of value on appearance and conformity to norms in the US. We would all be happier, healthier and more productive if we eliminated the pressure to look a certain way at work.

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Kantami Blossom
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wear a kilt instead, trust me they're extremely comfortable and very cooling in the summer.

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Tracy Wallick
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is why I endorse kilts as an option for men; they can be casual all the way up to wedding formal!

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Marion Goriak
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At my public library, male staff are allowed to wear tasteful shorts in the summer - bermuda length. No sport shorts or ball huggers. This is a professional solution.

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Poultry Geist
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t care what anyone wears as long as they don’t stink ! Stink can come from body odor or too much cologne either way don’t waft my way ! But for the most part I don’t care even a little stink doesn’t bother me that bad !

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Francisco Manuel Teruel Gutiérrez
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wear your shorts. Be the hero. Or you just want other people fighting for something so important for you?

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MyOpinionHasBeenServed
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My work place still wants us pretty well covered. Even on hot days we have to wear a cardigan if we're wearing a tank top.

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Niall Mac Iomera
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love in the pilbara and wear long pants to work. It was 41 yesterday and I was fine.

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S. Mi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How about equal rules? If women can wear shorts, so can men. Etc

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Alex Luiz
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh yeah, definitely. And then women could wear lovely tailored shorts suits, too! I am here for this.

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Jo Choto
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is really bizarre how we have such rigid concepts of what men vs. women can/should wear and how we define formal vs. informal.

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AKRaven
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If women are REQUIRED to wear skirts or dresses, men should be REQUIRED to wear shorts...

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Mathew Aaberg
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Environment appropriate clothing. To hell with everything else.

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Mark Johansen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because men and women are different. Many women look great in a skirt. Most men don't look good in shorts. And if you disagree, okay, it's a matter of opinion, but the consensus is against you.

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Trisec Tebeakesse
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A guy I know wears a kilt nearly all the time. Yes, in the office too.

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Thomas Sweda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey, HEY, THEY OUGHT TO BE ABLE TO WEAR SKIRTS AND DRESSES TOO!

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buttonpusher
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I was in school girls had to wear skirts and tights. I f****n hated it.

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Mikey Kliss
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree and would even wear a skirt if allowed. I love shorts and miss them when at work...

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Men can wear sarongs or kilts. Manager commenting? He's disrespectful of my cherished ancestry!

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J. Normal
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One job did allow skirts... but insisted on nylons ( those can be hotter than pants.).

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Jennifer Norton
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The company I work for allows men to wear shorts or even skirts if they want! I love it! They basically say as long as you are appropriately cover then it's all good. Of course the office is a tundra most of the time so most people are bundled up but they do have the option!

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Wistiti
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel this specially during summer weddings. The women can wear light clothing while as the men are stuck on a three-piece suit. It's 28°, with the sun baking you slowly. I feel sorry for them.

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VM37
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When my students complain about this, I tell them they (boys) can come to school in a skirt, but it has to be at least knee lenght. Same rule goes for the girls.

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Got Myself 4 Dwarves
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't have any problem with guys wearing shorts in offices etc, but what shoes are we talking then? They'd look horrid with the shoes to go with your suit, but are trainers acceptable? Definitely not sandals or anything like that. If the dress code is business wear (which I find stupid these days, it shouldn't matter if you're in a suit or ripped jeans and a t) women can wear dresses etc with shoes that match the business style. I think men need more shoe options here! I'm definitely overthinking this

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ZAPanda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes. You are overthinking. The bigger question is who cares what you're wearing as long as you get the job done. Only sales people and execs going to meetings need to be conerned about what branding image they convey. Nerd in the back room administering servers should be allowed to wear a f*****g bikini for all I care.

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