Kristy Lauren comments

Kristy, I'm curious... of the comments that were made to you, as written in your article, how many were made by men and how many by women?

I don't want to think that that's the only reason, but, all of the comments I've received have been from men. I've never been asked that question before :)

Most of the comments perhaps could be shrugged off by other foreigners, but because I live in the countryside, they happen more frequently. And, because I play baseball, I do surround myself with more men. And, my identity is sensitive only because I haven't yet built a think enough skin to just block out certain comments. But, I'm getting there slowly. Thanks for your comment!

The shorts he wore for baseball practice :)

I play for a men's baseball team in the A-league in my city. I'm the only woman playing in the league. I wore Nike running shorts because it was summer, 33 degrees.

What were you wearing?

Banana Republic calf-length black business dress, with cap sleeves, and neckline was up to my throat. Nothing revealed except my arms. Shoulders were covered. I forgot my jacket, so I was standing in the back of the room, and the grounds keeper came up to me and gave me a mouth full. My face was on fire from shame and embarrassment, and he mentioned it two other times before dinner started. I couldn't ask a teacher to bring me home just to pick up my cardigan, and it was hot, so I just thought I could go this one time without a cardigan. So, it was my fault for forgetting the cardigan, but also, the dress wasn't revealing at all. Other women teachers told me not to worry, but I couldn't forget what the man said to me, since he continued to remind me that I forgot Japanese customs.