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The only place I see those terms used to describe benign behavior is in rage bait. My guess is that you haven't heard someone use those terms in a serious way because of an internet bubble or something.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mansplaining Wikipedia says it originated as a call out for internalized misogyny, but now is used very generally.
I bet you could find info on the rest pretty easily.
Also its real ironic that your comment meets the definition of mansplaining lol.
I'm not a woman though, but if any read your comment then you meet the strict definition lol.
Asking someone to explain mansplaining is mansplaining. Got it.
You asked, but then gave three inaccurate statements that have already had detailed answers about the meaning. It isn't mansplaining because you weren't directing it at a woman, but the comment as a whole would fit the definition if it was directed at a woman.
All three terms are more nuanced than that even if some people ignore the context and use them in a sexist way against men in general. There will always be a number of people who use words incorrectly.
Homie I gotta stop biting. If you can't see how your comment was:
Idk what to tell ya.
Good luck out there.
Asking someone to explain something is none of those things.
Oh yeah you are 100% right. It was the rest of the comment.
BTW I think you are a fine fella. Sorry I didn't say that more. I wish ya the best.