Whistling at a Performer (writerly)

[Boxlicker101]

In England, what is meant by whistling at an attractive performer on stage, especially a woman? In the US, it's an expression of appreciation, and I know in some European countries, it's an expression of disdain, akin to booing. But what is it in England, especially when the performer is a stripper?

 

[sr71plt]

They were whistling at Harry Connick Jr. performing on stage at the concert I went to tonight--and it wasn't in disdain. It wasn't in England either.

 

[Verdad]

I would think it depends more on the venue (say a rock concert vs. something more formal) and the tenor of the whistling (woo-hoo, whistle, whistle! vs. booo, whistle, booo!) than on the country. So long as the setting is plausible and you make it clear what kind of whistles they are, you should be fine.

 

[Boxlicker101]

I would think it depends more on the venue (say a rock concert vs. something more formal) and the tenor of the whistling (woo-hoo, whistle, whistle! vs. booo, whistle, booo!) than on the country. So long as the setting is plausible and you make it clear what kind of whistles they are, you should be fine.

They are directed at a sexy woman on a stage, and they expect her to remove some or all of her clothing. In the US, I would know what is meant, and wouldn't ask, and the same for most of Europe. However, I am unsure about the entertainment district in London.

 

[Handley_Page]

They are directed at a sexy woman on a stage, and they expect her to remove some or all of her clothing. In the US, I would know what is meant, and wouldn't ask, and the same for most of Europe. However, I am unsure about the entertainment district in London.

London is not the centre of all English entertainment, ya' know.
Whistles are usually appreciative in nature.