What Is It Called When Men Label Things as “Jokes” When They’re Actually Creepy/Frightening?

I was wondering if there’s a specific term or set of behavior that can explain when men do this.

In other words, using humor to try and mask something that’s otherwise creepy or disturbing.

Example: asking about my body but in a “joking” haha sort of way, so that I don’t get “offended” and it’s “just a joke”

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u/Pale-Conference-1610 — 14 days ago
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What’s the Secret to Entering Leadership, and Is There Any Hope for Shy People?

I’m interested in getting into a leadership role, I’m thinking maybe management (not necessarily supervisor, but management.) I’ve struggled my whole life with shyness, but there’s a part of me that’s started to take hold and I’ve realized I have an increasing desire to help lead and train others, assign work, etc. I do need practice being assertive, however. I grew up in a house that’s very passive and doesn’t communicate directly, so all of my skills I had to learn on my own. Any hope for me?

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u/Pale-Conference-1610 — 24 days ago
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No Feedback For Months Then Suddenly Questioned in Meeting, How to Handle This?

We have check in meetings with our bosses every few weeks or so. I care very much about my work, which is why I go through 1 by 1 what I’ve accomplished, what I’m working on, whether I can take on more work, what I have questions about, etc. At the end of the meeting I always ask if there is any feedback for me.

Every time I get told no feedback or good job. Then we had a separate meeting with a few different departments and it seemed they had different expectations for something I’m working on then I did. I don’t get how this happened as I went through the timing, what I’ve done, the status etc in every meeting. Because my boss works closely with them and even reports to some of them, shouldn’t they have known how to give me feedback in order to prevent this gap between my expectations and their expectations?

Is this my fault? How do I handle this cause now I’m paranoid

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u/Pale-Conference-1610 — 1 month ago

Why does this Help My Social Anxiety?

Has anyone else experienced their social anxiety seems to be more manageable under certain conditions?

I get nervous when talking with people because I don’t like people’s eyes on my face. I don’t like when people can see me blush. If I wear a medical mask, or sunglasses, a hat, or even a full face mask (like for Halloween) the anxiety decreases.

How can I interpret this?

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u/Pale-Conference-1610 — 1 month ago

Social Anxiety Almost Disappears When Covering Face/Eyes

Has anyone else experienced their social anxiety seems to nearly vanish when just a simple aspect about their experience changes?

To clarify, I don’t think I’m ugly lol, but I don’t like people’s eyes on my face. I don’t like when people can see me blush. If I wear a medical mask, or sunglasses, a hat, or even a full face mask (like for Halloween) the anxiety nearly disappears.

What does this mean and how can it be used to overcome social anxiety?

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u/Pale-Conference-1610 — 1 month ago
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Exercise/Staying Fit with GERD

How are you managing to keep up with your fitness routines and keep muscle? I used to be able to consume enough protein, carbs, etc, but now that I struggle to eat a whole lot of calories, my workouts are suffering.

Has anyone found a good workaround? Sometimes exercise can also trigger reflux, perhaps because trapped gas finally coming up.

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u/Pale-Conference-1610 — 1 month ago
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Best Wedge Pillow for GERD?

I’ve got bad stiff neck, shoulders, and back muscles because of needing to use pillows to prop myself up before bed. I’m considering getting a wedge pillow, but I’m very sensitive to the type of pillow and such. For example my mattress and pillows feel too stiff. Has anyone found a wedge pillow that seems to work really well and is easy to clean? I’ve got a cat so I need to constantly clean my sheets, hoping there’s a wedge pillow that can be easily cleaned

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u/Pale-Conference-1610 — 2 months ago
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Stress is My GERD Trigger, but Nothing Controls It

I’m tired. I know that my flares are linked directly to anxiety and stress, and my stress has become chronic due to financial hardship etc.

Everyone tells you to do therapy, do meds, do meditation, etc. None of them work for me.

Nothing has worked. Therapy has a limit and I hit it years ago. I’ve tried different therapists, different types of therapy. I’ve tried meds and different types of meds (which actually inflame my body and cause it to get worse), I’ve tried meditation. Nothing.

Has anyone found the secret to controlling stress if it triggers GERD? Cause conventional suggestions have not worked

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u/Pale-Conference-1610 — 2 months ago

Serious question that baffles me.

Why drive slow in the passing/fast lane when everything screams that it’s the wrong place to be? For example, signs that say only to use that lane as a passing lane, speed limits, cars that are waiting for you to move out of the way.

Why do it, especially if it can cause accidents and road rage?

It’s not everyone’s first day on the road. Experienced drivers do this and I just need to understand why

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u/Pale-Conference-1610 — 2 months ago