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Great observation, Shawn
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Honestly, I am often a passionate little toddler explaining stuff that amazed me when I learned it.
There was an issue around male behaviour at an inclusive boxing gym where I train, and I was suddenly super conscious about this and afraid I was part of the problem. But luckily I had some super nice conversations with some of the women training there that explained me that this was not an issue. Of course I am no saint and have also made mistakes, but being passionate about stuff is not the same as mansplaining, and luckily others are able to tell the difference.
Something I did learn from that situation, is how women / non-men are often given less space to speak, and as a man who also loves to speak, I've been more conscious in giving space to everyone. Which is in fact a nice experience, as you learn way more about others and the world when you're not talking :). It's a peaceful experience.
I'm much the same way, and constantly trying to consciously be more inclusive in conversations