Women going out alone?

MidnightQueen

Just curious and hope it's in the right forum.
Are there many ladies here that brave going out for a night out to a bar or club alone?
Do ye ever get any hassle heading home?

ruahead

For a night out you mean or just a meal etc. I know many girls I know that will wait out in the cold rather than go into a pub alone to wait for me to arrive, crazy ! Too self conscious to sit in a pub alone. I have no issue going cinema , meals etc but wouldn't go drinking alone . Maybe one I'd have but I'd be more comfortable in a coffee shop I think !

MidnightQueen

ruahead wrote: »

For a night out you mean or just a meal etc. I know many girls I know that will wait out in the cold rather than go into a pub alone to wait for me to arrive, crazy ! Too self conscious to sit in a pub alone. I have no issue going cinema , meals etc but wouldn't go drinking alone . Maybe one I'd have but I'd be more comfortable in a coffee shop I think !

For a night out. Going to edit that. Thanks for the comment. Trying to figure out are there any in this country that do. For example not going out for drinks but going out just to listen to music in the club's and dance.

Donald Trump

MidnightQueen wrote: »

Just curious and hope it's in the right forum.
Are there many ladies here that brave going out for a night out to a bar or club alone?
Do ye ever get any hassle heading home?

You want to know where there might be ladies out at night time on their own?

Nice try Larry Murphy

Hitman3000

Not sure what traction this thread will get, but for any woman that is out on her own remember in a bar/nightclub environment and you don't feel safe. Go to a member of staff and ask for "Angela".

Jim Bob Scratcher

Is that you Louise?

MidnightQueen

Donald Trump wrote: »

You want to know where there might be ladies out at night time on their own?

Nice try Larry Murphy

Lol. No I'm not Larry Murphy. A friend of mine (not Irish) thinks it's a bit odd that ladies don't go out on their own to enjoy music without drinking.

Chancer3001

Too many creeps / sexually oppressed / terrible with women / overly forward men out there

ANDREWMUFC

I’d say it’s too dangerous for women to go out on there own. Too many old perverts in pubs and bars nowadays

retro:electro

God no. Why go out alone when you can stay in alone and belt out some Fleetwood Mac in your dressing gown with a glass of vino

whatdoicare

As a woman, I would never, ever, go to somewhere like a pub or club by myself - I'd just be inviting every a$$hole nutjob my way doing that. It's hard enough dealing with that nonsense all the time when you have a gang of friends with you, no thanks to doing that alone and the nutjob knowing you're on your own.

mohawk

Why would you go out alone? I go out to meet with friends. Weird question.

Heres Johnny

sugarman wrote: »

What do you mean "brave" going out alone? What's brave about going out alone?

Genuine question, last I checked we don't live in Saudi Arabia.

I've plenty of female friends that'll go to the pub for a bite to eat or read a book on their own in a pub regularly.

Really? Plenty?
I've never seen one.

MidnightQueen

mohawk wrote: »

Why would you go out alone? I go out to meet with friends. Weird question.

I start asking weird questions like this when you know someone that thinks it's odd. Frankly I don't know any other lady either that does go out alone at night. Thats the reason it's sparked my interest to prove him wrong.

Purple Mountain

Hitman3000 wrote: »

Not sure what traction this thread will get, but for any woman that is out on her own remember in a bar/nightclub environment and you don't feel safe. Go to a member of staff and ask for "Angela".

Am I just a thicko or should I get that gag?

whatdoicare

Purple Mountain wrote: »

Am I just a thicko or should I get that gag?

It's not a gag - if you tell that to a staff member they will call you a taxi and see you safely out to it.

MidnightQueen

whatdoicare wrote: »

It's not a gag - if you tell that to a staff member they will call you a taxi and see you safely out to it.

Oh I didn't know that. Why Angela?

whatdoicare

MidnightQueen wrote: »

Oh I didn't know that. Why Angela?

Dunno - maybe because the word "Angel" is in it and it's not a common Irish name?

fxotoole

What if there’s an actual member of staff called Angela and they bring her to talk to you?

whatdoicare

fxotoole wrote: »

What if there’s an actual member of staff called Angela and they bring her to talk to you?

You tell her to call you a taxi because you don't feel safe?

MidnightQueen

whatdoicare wrote: »

Dunno - maybe because the word "Angel" is in it and it's not a common Irish name?

That makes sense alright.

Sweetemotion

This is getting rediculous.

Yet another scaremongering thread.

MidnightQueen

Sweetemotion wrote: »

This is getting rediculous.

Yet another scaremongering thread.

Apologies, didn't mean for it to be like that. I'm just very curious.

conorhal

ANDREWMUFC wrote: »

I’d say it’s too dangerous for women to go out on there own. Too many old perverts in pubs and bars nowadays

Well Andrew, just stop acting like a weirdo and develop some game.

iMac_Hunt

Sweetemotion wrote:

Yet another scaremongering thread.

Sweetemotion wrote:

This is getting rediculous.

Get onto a mod and ask for Angela, they'll safely see you out!

Hitman3000

Purple Mountain wrote:

Am I just a thicko or should I get that gag?

It's not a gag it's an incentive by a Kilkenny publican which went viral that any person that feels unsafe in a bar/club environment asks a member of staff for 'Anglea' the member of staff knows the person is in trouble and offers them a safe space.

Collie D

Depends what you call "out".

I'm male and if I saw another male going to a nightclub alone I'd presume he was a bit of a creep. If it was a pub I'd make no such judgement.

Woman in a nightclub alone? Genuinely don't think I've ever seen one to be honest although my nightclub days are long gone. Woman in pub alone: Usually tourists or someone travelling with work.

No idea what my point is, just semi drunk (wasn't alone) and making an obversation

Adrestia

Wouldn't feel comfortable doing a full night alone but I've never had an issue popping in to a pub on my own for a pint on the way home from work or whatever, if the mood strikes.

MidnightQueen

So I'm not the only one going crazy. Thanks for the honest replies.

Stonedpilot

This whole thread descend into Feminazis

"Oh its not safe for a woman to go into a packed pub/club on her own she could be attacked/raped by any number of men.Men who have one thing on their mind. Shes not safe at all. Oh heaven forbid!.

(in a packed pub with cctv everywhere no less)

So much for empowering women eh!.

fallen01angel

Going to a club on your own is a little unusual I would think(be it a male or female), I'm a female and I've gone to a few gigs up the country in the past on my own (friends couldn't go etc.) I've gone for a bite to eat/couple of drinks prior to heading to see the bands.....no big deal at all.

strangel00p

Jesus, so many judgmental people.  Plenty of guys(and girls) go to clubs on their own.. nothing weird or creepy about it, it's human nature.  What do you prefer, stay at home with your glass of wine and listen to fleetwood mac OR go to a club and perhaps meet someone.
You could meet somebody who really loves you
So you go and you stand on your own
And you leave on your own
And you go home and you cry…
Don't mind Morrissey, he was always a miserable cun...t!

How Soon Is Now

Can I call for Angela when I order a pint and the barman says "€6.50 please"
The taught of that alone makes me feel unsafe!

*perfect timing post above haha*

anewme

Would happily sit in the bar and have a few drinks if I was alone on holidays or at a work conference for example.

You do often get approached by weirdos/oddballs or can meet and chat with interesting nice people.

Take as you find.

Donald Trump

anewme wrote: »

Would happily sit in the bar and have a few drinks if I was alone on holidays or at a work conference for example.

You do often get approached by weirdos/oddballs or can meet and chat with interesting nice people.

Take as you find.

Yeah....but the only difference between the weirdo and the charmer is subjective in that you want a go of the latter's willy.

That's why wimminiz always say "feck off weirdo" to me.

Except for the fat wans

And Stormy Daniels

Canis Lupus

Hitman3000 wrote: »

Not sure what traction this thread will get, but for any woman that is out on her own remember in a bar/nightclub environment and you don't feel safe. Go to a member of staff and ask for "Angela".

but.... I don't....... why??? WHY?

I mean.... there's so many things wrong with that concept it blows my mind. Tell me you're just joking or something because that one of the stupidest things I've seen all week.

anewme

Donald Trump wrote: »

Yeah....but the only difference between the weirdo and the charmer is subjective in that you want a go of the latter's willy.

That's why wimminiz always say "feck off weirdo" to me.

Except for the fat wans

And Stormy Daniels

Bit of maturity goes a long way.

I’m talking people in general, not just men, although some men are more forward and get huffy if you don’t humour them.

Not everyone you speak to in a bar is after sex.

A woman started going on about that she had a small head for a hat and that she hid stuff in the coal scuttle.

She got short shrift. Couldn’t be listening to that.

Another lovely old gent(80 plus ) extremely educated and articulate had such an interesting life and experiences that you could listen to him for hours.

I dont go to work conferences or holidays to see can I get a go on someones Willy.

Not everyone thinks that way.

Most people are friendly and welcome a chat in the real world.

Hitman3000

Canis Lupus wrote:

I mean.... there's so many things wrong with that concept it blows my mind. Tell me you're just joking or something because that one of the stupidest things I've seen all week.

Oh, soz, really, you're an idiot. Look it up clown.

Westernyelp

This thread is depressing

Hitman3000

Westernyelp wrote:

This thread to is depressing

Yet here you are with the other imbeciles.

Westernyelp

Hitman3000 wrote:

Yet here you are with the other imbeciles.

That's even more depressing. Thanks fellow imbecile

Hitman3000

Westernyelp wrote:

That's even more depressing. Thanks fellow imbecile

The fact you needed to be told you're an imbecile is proof only one is present. Good night.

Westernyelp

Hitman3000 wrote:

The fact you needed to be told you're an imbecile is proof only one is present. Good night.

Good night. Enjoy clapping yourself to sleep

Stonedpilot

Hitman3000 wrote: »

The fact you needed to be told you're an imbecile is proof only one is present. Good night.

you mean good morning!. 2am



Other countries its not a big deal for woman to be on her own Tapas Bars in Spain for example.


Here in Ireland the judgement and fear mongering prevents women from doing so. from other women I may add. Men dont seem to judge if a woman wants a few jars on her own!.

Canis Lupus

Hitman3000 wrote: »

Oh, soz, really, you're an idiot. Look it up clown.

Right, personal abuse aside:

Saying Angela to most bar staff will result in them asking Angela who? You'll then have to start looking like Basil Fawlty talking to Manuel and saying...no...Annngela and then make a funny face hint hint nodnod.

If this WAS common practice then saying Angela to bar staff would also be pointless because once you say it your crazy date knows because everyone now knows what that phrase means and you might have just as well asked the bar staff to order you a cab.

Which leads me onto the fact that you could just ask staff to order you a cab and explain you don't feel safe because of the date.

You could just order a cab from an app or call from the toilet.

I can go on...