Women Reveal 7 Ways To Shut Down Mansplaining With Sass. Time To Give It Back!

We're over it!

 

Honestly, if women could get a rupee every time someone mansplained to them, we’d be crazy rich. I’ve not seen a single woman who hasn’t been mansplained in her life. I mean, it just keeps getting worse. So are you also tired of dealing with mansplainers who just won’t quit? You’re not alone, babe! Fortunately, the women of Reddit have come together to compile a list of sassy ways to shut down those pesky mansplainers once and for all. So here are a few ways to shut down mansplaining!

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1. Reality Check

Next time a guy tries to mansplain something to you, casually give them. reality check. I mean, it’s only fair to tell them what they are so “casually” mansplaining is what you have worked in. Give a “Based on my xx years of experience, I think this information has already been in my system for years.”

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2. Treat Them Like Kindergarteners

Ever notice how you have to act impressed when a kindergartener shows you their crayon masterpiece? Apply the same tactic to mansplainers. “Wow! You figured that out all by yourself!? So smart!” Watch them squirm. That’s how you teach them!

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3. Womenplaining Ki Jai

Turn the tables and start over-explaining everything to them. They’ll quickly realize how annoying it is to be on the receiving end of unsolicited explanations. Sometimes you gotta show them what it is like to be mansplained.

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4. No Reply Is The Best Reply

Sometimes the best response is no response. Just walk away and deny them the platform they so desperately seek. I’ve done that before and trust me it feels absolutely beautiful.

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5. Interrupt Politely

Cut them off mid-sentence with a light-hearted comment like, “Oh, actually, that’s not what I was asking,” then continue with what you were saying. They’ll be too stunned to argue.

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6. Assert Your Expertise

Hit them with a dose of reality. “Are you basing that on your best guess? Because I’m basing this on my experience.” Mic drop, ladies.

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7. Ask Them If They Feel Better Now, I’m Sure They Will Cry In The Corner

After they finish their mansplaining spiel, hit them with the ultimate shutdown, “Do you feel better now?” Watch them scramble for an answer.

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So, the next time you find yourself face-to-face with a mansplainer, don’t fret. Arm yourself with these tactics, and reclaim the conversation like the badass you are!

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