Do people misread your actions? I'm just a natural friendly person in public so I do a lot of small talk and smiling a lot but some men see it as

Pushing their narrative as usual...my actions are secondary if even that.

Yes, men often misunderstand women. They have done lots of studies on this. If a woman touches a man, they think she wants sex, if she smiles many have been so infatuated they fall in love instantly. So just realize your power. Some women use their power wrong, but many don't realize their power over men. We have to be smart. That does not mean we should not be kind, but don't talk first to a man you meet. They often misunderstand the intention. And if you have intention towards a man, let him lead. If you don't then he is probably married or have a girlfriend. A married man will rarely talk to women in a flirty way in public unless he is a jerk. But if you go up to a man and talk to a man in a public place if he is married most men will sadly lie and say they are not married and will take the opportunity to flirt and pretend they are single. Us women are so naive and we need to be smarter.

yup
i get way more attention than I seek

Happens all the time. Even as a tween/teen. People at least in the US are not used to friendliness and a sense of community. I’m from Mexico so it’s customary to greet people on the street even just in passing.

Such a different vibe here.

Same !!All I want to be is kind to everyone,including men but I think its mistaken as being flirty and trying to gain attention !

I don't really indulge in small talk, but men have mistaken my politeness for flirtation on a few occasions.

Its possible today.

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I have the same problem.

People think I'm flirting when I'm just being kind.

Believe me, when I flirt, you'll know.

Im very direct and serious so people take it as if im attacking them when i'm just trying to help..

"No one is kind to men though lmao " - everyone thinking it

Same



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Being aware of what's considered flirtatious is important. Equally as important to be aware of what's considered threatening.

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