Woman Intentionally Ruins Her FIL's Shirt After He Asked Her To Iron It While She Was Hurrying To Her Engagement Party

Sexist acts are totally unacceptable, whether done purposely or out of obliviousness. Not only are these acts condescending, but they also cause harm. According to Dr. Ramani Durvasula, clinical psychologist, "Sexism is a pervasive issue that affects individuals' self-worth and societal roles." It is critical to learn about appropriate interpersonal behavior, whether at a young age or later in life, so that individuals can avoid something as heinous as sexism. It is outrageous to know that certain individuals still believe in work segregation based solely on a person’s gender. Domestic chores like cleaning and laundry are, in the minds of some, considered "girls' work." That is intrinsically sexist, and that is why this woman chose to show a biased person something new with a small, yet significant act. After all, it is no one's business to dictate what someone ought to do or not do based on their gender. A good guideline for such individuals is to start with themselves. In any case, some individuals never seem to learn, which is why those receiving such treatment occasionally find sharp ways to get back at them. This was the case for a Reddit user named "u/Stitchywitchlich" who took to the r/MaliciousCompliance subreddit community to share her story. She was on the receiving end of an act of sexism, and she thought of an extraordinary way to show her hostile father-in-law an incredible example of mindfulness. Scroll down for the full story.

Woman Maliciously Complies by Ruining Her Father-in-Law’s Shirt After He Asks Her to Iron It Right Before Her Engagement Party

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The OP was in a hurry to get ready for her own engagement party when her father-in-law strolled in and demanded that she iron his shirt. The woman chose to show him a little example that he most certainly deserved.

It turns out that ironing vinyl at the highest heat setting can destroy a shirt, and this is apparently the best illustration of malicious compliance. Read the story in the OP’s own words below.

My Father-in-Law Traveled Down

u/Stitchywitchlich

Apparently, I'm the Chief Ironer

u/Stitchywitchlich

Purposely Ruined His Shirt

u/Stitchywitchlich

I Tried My Best, Though

u/Stitchywitchlich

Now, He Wears an Ill-Fitting Replacement

u/Stitchywitchlich

My Father-in-Law is Terrible

u/Stitchywitchlich

That is What Women Do

u/Stitchywitchlich

Didn't Feel Like Politely Declining

u/Stitchywitchlich

The OP provides some details about her father-in-law, and it can be said that he had that lesson coming. The OP states that politely declining in such a situation isn't the ideal game plan, which is why this basic demonstration was a fitting response to her father-in-law's bigotry.

Here is what some of the Redditors had to say:

Man Finds It Hard to Do His Own Share of the Housework

u/Playful_Donut2336

My Military Dad Did His Own Ironing

u/RambleMan

My Dad Ironed His Own Clothes Too

u/Kit_kat253

Now This is a Cute One

u/gimlet_prize

Another Wonderful Comment Too

u/111111911111

And the OP Speaks

u/Stitchywitchlich

Yup, You Definitely Cooked Better

u/FeralSparky

Lol... A Lovely Ending

u/digitydigitydoo

You Can Definitely Help Out Where You Need To

u/ProudMaOfaSlut

I Love This Type of Dads

u/microwavedhair

Applause for the Quick Thinking

u/LadyToker

A T-Shirt to an Engagement Party?

u/No_Ebb_8642

Indeed, it is extraordinary to see individuals defend themselves in circumstances where their worth as individuals is undermined, regardless of whether the actions taken are somewhat whimsical. Sexism, among other things, is particularly unacceptable.

And this is why such whimsical measures are important as long as they teach a lesson. The Reddit post accumulated over 45k upvotes and more than 2.6k comments.