Obnoxious approach
Eve-teasing has taken a new form. We now have youths stalking women through cell-phones. Fortunately, some service providers have introduced call-block options. I thank them for understanding our plight. However, there is still something to worry about youths are actually indulging in unproductive activities! I don't know whom to blame exactly the movies which promote lewd acts as a way (and a “brave” one) of winning a girl's heart; the educational institutions which fail to address these issues as they are “not a part of syllabus”; the ever-pampering guardians who are completely unaware of what mischief their children are brewing or the “true friends” who distribute the numbers? I dare not blame the government high-ups for these unabated crimes as they are busy building a “Digital Bangladesh.” On behalf of all women, I wish to give a clear message to these youths, although I wonder if they would leave their cell-phones even for a second to read the newspaper. It's not “cool” to approach a woman that way and when we say we are not interested, we really mean it unlike what movies have indoctrinated you (that being persistent will “melt” us). We will be impressed if you, being a real man, utilize your education, time and energy into doing something for the welfare of the country and its citizens. Do you really have time for this when the nation is gripped with the fear of being hit by a catastrophic earthquake? On a lighter note, please give some respite to that poor little device. It may break down owing to your abuse.
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