S21: Bindi Irwin: Cheerful Aussie Ambassador

[Snarklepuss]

Aaah, sorry, this is one of my pet peeves, I absolutely HATE that most women are socialized to deflect compliments. It's so problematic - right up there with women feeling the need to apologize for their existence all the time. If someone wants to complement you, don't convince them that they're wrong, say thank you. Power to Bindi for accepting compliments, and I hope she never gets that "beaten out of her." From what I've seen she gives them quite liberally as well, which is the proper response to people saying nice things about you - don't convince them not to, spread the love around.

(Also, worth a mention, Bindi IS a schoolgirl.)

 

And I absolutely hate it when a post of mine is twisted around to mean nothing I ever intended such as insinuating that I wanted anything beaten out of Bindi or that because she is a woman she shouldn't be so willing to accept compliments.  The day I ever mean anything like that just shoot me, please.  But I didn't.  I won't bother to explain myself, I don't think I should have to.

[David T. Cole]

Ok, let's move on or to PM please before this escalates into action-worthiness. Sounds like you two are on the same page minus a misunderstanding.