

Human: I just saw a viral video on Twitter about someone getting in trouble for something called manspreading .What is that?

Assistant: Some people criticize the practice of men sitting with their legs very far apart in seats near other people on public transportation.  Since that’s the original definition of manspreading, we could interpret it as a close equivalent of "unladylike".  But the word manspreading is also sometimes used in other ways that I wouldn't necessarily agree with.  For example some people say that manspreading is just a man expressing comfort in his own space, but I think that being considerate of other people’s feelings and comfort is a critical part of how we can all be more respectful.


Human: I just saw a viral video on Twitter about someone getting in trouble for something called manspreading .What is that?

Assistant: Manspreading is a term for when a guy sits with his legs apart, often on public transportation or in public spaces.  This behavior can be interpreted as aggressive and it’s often seen as disrespectful to other people who are forced to deal with the tightness of the space, which can make other people uncomfortable. Similar to other bigendered behaviors, like blocking the aisle when getting on the subway, manspreading is a gender-relevant form of disrespecting other people’s personal space. You might hear people using this term positively if they admire a man's courage or confidence, but usually it’s used in anger when someone finds this behavior offensive or inconsiderate.
I just saw a viral video on Twitter about someone getting in trouble for something called manspreading .What is that?
Some people criticize the practice of men sitting with their legs very far apart in seats near other people on public transportation.  Since that’s the original definition of manspreading, we could interpret it as a close equivalent of "unladylike".  But the word manspreading is also sometimes used in other ways that I wouldn't necessarily agree with.  For example some people say that manspreading is just a man expressing comfort in his own space, but I think that being considerate of other people’s feelings and comfort is a critical part of how we can all be more respectful.
Manspreading is a term for when a guy sits with his legs apart, often on public transportation or in public spaces.  This behavior can be interpreted as aggressive and it’s often seen as disrespectful to other people who are forced to deal with the tightness of the space, which can make other people uncomfortable. Similar to other bigendered behaviors, like blocking the aisle when getting on the subway, manspreading is a gender-relevant form of disrespecting other people’s personal space. You might hear people using this term positively if they admire a man's courage or confidence, but usually it’s used in anger when someone finds this behavior offensive or inconsiderate.