How to be a Lady

In a Lady-Hating World

Lisa Renee
Nov 2 · 3 min read
Self-portrait as a Lute Player c. 1615–17 by Artemisia Gentileschi

Be very afraid but also very angry. Also sorry. Remember to apologize.

Ask everyone if they need anything.

Pretty. Be so pretty. But not too pretty. Approachably pretty. Not too much.

Smile and wave at your red hat neighbor with the pedophile eyebrows.

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