Ladies - some opinons please.

[andy hughes]

While waiting in my car to join a busy main road this lovely sunny morning, I observed a delightful young lady walking down the main road, and being tooted at by four or five cars. She ignored them all - what I want to know is, what do attractive women think about if men toot at them - are they secrelty flattered, but too cool to offer acknowledgement, or is it an outdated chauvenistic habit that should be grown out of by now? I asked the girls at work, and got a mixed response. Over to you ...

[Janetex]

I have always detested it and I add that I am a modest dresser. Once, waiting for a cab outside my office, it was so bad I went back inside the building at the risk of missing my cab and appointment. The other day, coming out of the dentist's building, I cringed at the sight of construction workers on a lunch break. Then I sighed with great relief as I remembered that I an now 48 and almost twice the woman I used to be.

[flirty41]

I'm older now but back when I could have commanded some attention, it was a sort of love/hate thing. I used to dread walking past groups of men but would secretly feel quite pleased with myself if I did get a toot or a whistle, and disappointed if I didn't! NOW if I get a whistle, I just feel grateful! Sad!

[archhippy]

Im a teenager going to college, and yesterday i had to drop something in the local pub to my sister who's the cleaner coming out a police car went past me and all i can say is i hope he didnt graze his chin on the concrete!!! I like it but not close up and in your face like drunk men eugh they are disgusting! and of course i love it when my boyfriend calls me gorgeous.

[Nelli]

Andy I would say, as a woman, that yes it is flattering (although we may not show it) to receive attention, but it depends on the type of attention or how the guy shows it. Wolf whistling and when men go past in the street and smile/nod that's flattering, but guys who feel they have make derogatory comments or shout stuff from building sites (sorry builders) can be a little annoying. I suppose it's all down to respect, it is possible to acknowledge an attractive woman respectfully.

[Miss Zippy]

If a man/men shows their appreciation in a non-vulgar and non-threatening way, then I personally secretly like it! Yes it can be embarrassing, but it's fun and I will be very sad when the day comes when the whistles or toots stop, but hopefully I will take after my mum who still turns heads in her 50s! I don't know what other ladies think, but I also take is as a compliment (albeit back-handed!) when I meet people in a work situation who at first think I'm the secretary/admin girlie, because they only expect older men or bookish-looking women to have what are perceived as 'top' jobs in an organisation.

[Wispy68]

It doesn't bother me and never has, apart from when I've been walking down a quiet street, deep in thought and been hooted at. That can make you jump! I think it's just a bit of fun and can be flattering when I'm having a bit of a down day. I've been known to hoot at attractive looking blokes...and why not?!!

[LuvsColdPlay]

its 98% offensive and 2% flattering