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BecomingV -> RE: How would you react, ladies? (3/7/2014 6:27:31 AM)
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http://gavindebecker.com/ That's the site of the expert in the field of self-protection.
I'm in my early 50's, so this man's approach would seriously unnerve me.
However, my parents, who would be in their mid-80's now, would likely hold a different view. In their day, there was an assumption of good will. His effort and flowers would be duly noted. They'd think it was very romantic, I think.
Of course, in their day, internet meetings didn't exist. So, for them, perhaps a different analogy. Maybe seeing a picture of a woman at a bachelor party and asking others how to meet her.
The thing that has changed, I think, is that at least in American society, women had far less personal boundaries before. Well, not really, but they were not acknowledged. It was the 80's before marital rape was heard of, let alone written into law as a crime.
So, my point is, if this is a very old guy, he may not be dangerous. He may just be a dinosaur fumbling in a modern time. If this is a man from another culture, his choices and perceptions about how men and women interact will reflect that society, not ours. Again, that's not necessarily dangerous.
I agree with the creep factor, and I personally would be scared. However, I think that is more about my sense of social mores rather than any objective assessment of this man's dangerous intent.
Whatever your opinion, in this case, I'd proceed with caution.
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