What do you do when you’re the only woman on set and the jokes start getting gross? I’m talking locker-room humor, innuendos, and that weird moment when everyone turns to see how you’ll react. I’m so tired of having to laugh along just to keep things “chill” and not get labeled as difficult or sensitive. How do you navigate that line between standing up for yourself and protecting your job?

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Stop laughing. Make it awkward. If they’re bold enough to say it, you’re bold enough to not play along.

I’ve had the same problem in the past and never know how to react to it- sometimes I make a jokey remark and see how they react.

Just ask them to explain it. It's the worst possible feeling when you get called out like that.

If they don't get the hint, just keep asking them to explain it.

Then: inappropriate joke

Very public and in front of everyone

You: don't laugh, just say, i don't understand the joke. Could you explain it to me?

Works so well and you get to save face. Everyone knows when jokes cross that line but no one normally has the guts to stand up to them and reel them back in.

Be strong and set the standard. You can still be chill and cool and have boundaries and limits on what you want to joke about.

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