There is sound science behind many things, including rehabilitation. As a Biologist I’m infuriated by how little we use behavioral science to change people’s habits. For prisoners, we should all be demanding the best research and funding for it, to find out what works and what doesn’t, and for whom. Some people are…

Well, most male actors don’t know jack about the Muslim religion, but it didn’t stop them from speaking out against abuse and discrimination against them last year. There’s one hell of a lot of words in the English language they could use. Why are women having to do all the work this year? 😑

Came here to say the exact same thing.

Your speech is almost definitely not as important as Oprah’s

I would like the most qualified woman in history to be President. Oops, too bad, so sad for us.

Just my opinion, no one gets to self-declare themselves an ally. If a community of people sees someone who is especially helpful and trustworthy, the community alone has the right to decide if they are an ally.

Yes, Indonesia is going to take some research. I’m also hoping to visit a farm run by all women (all Muslim too) so I want to make sure I’m not doing anything that would add to the already bad image of Americans. 😐

I’m trying to learn about Finland right now. Sounds like heaven (yes I love winter and cold). 🙂

Hey, we already have Trump, why not Oprah? Can you imagine how it would go over if he attacked her? He can’t keep his mouth shut after all.....

Personally I’d like the words “actress” and “waitress” to die. We don’t designate scientists, painters or athletes’ names by their gender, do we?

Just out of college I moved to Western Massachusetts (still here, love it) and expected a better atmosphere than NH where I grew up. Well, walking on the Smith College campus (it was all women at the time)!! I was actually wolf-called by some construction workers there! I was stunned and so pissed off. Well, a few…

Cheers, thanks so much for your response! When we are overseas I certainly want to be as open minded as possible, I don’t want to ever be the pissy American who expects special treatment LOL. But as you said, there are limits. When we are overseas (we don’t get out often enough) I am often so overjoyed I also want to…

I totally agree with you about solidarity. 🙂 And I’m not trying to pile on, just so you know. I think I am simply relishing a chance to see women actors eviscerate the industry men on stage.

You ignored my point though. Why should the victims skip an event where they’re recognized for their work? And to your point, why do you think any of the known abusers are invited?

Well, to be fair, should the women / victims be the ones who skip being recognized for their work? I get that they make gobs of money but if any of the female actors were harassed on the job, I just don’t see how demanding that they not show up to the awards enacts any kind of justice.

Hi, thank you so much for this information! Yes I think most Americans know the “air kiss” or double cheek kiss in European countries and that is mostly fine. You are right that it is considered a bit weird to touch someone who is not a friend. Some people don’t here don’t want to be touched at all. I’m from New…

Anyone who’s angrily tried to chop their wipers out of a pile of frozen snow using an ice scraper and curse words knows the answer to this. 😀🍷

As someone who values her Master’s greatly, I totally get what you’re saying. But in this case, the LW has a sister and she keeps saying “It’s her own fault she had a child at 19" or some such thing. This changes the context greatly. Morgan is being horrible, but her age of pregnancy and her child have nothing to do…

What if (as almost always is the case, due to still existing gender roles), the person with the xy chromosome is making the first innocuous attempt of a flirt, only to be reported to HR by his co-worker

Haaa, no there were actually two websites on “etiquette” that were supposed to help Americans follow the social rules there, and also I’ve heard it from female travelers online that men tend to be pretty forward towards women. But that was 5 or so years ago, perhaps things have changed?