A preference is not a double standard.

One thing that really irritates me is when somebody is accused of having "double standards" just because they're comfortable doing things with some people but not others. This doesn't mean they're denouncing a specific behavior altogether and then letting it slide when it comes from a few select friends. Rather, I'm talking about comfort with being teased or touched or engaging in particular types of jokes with certain people, but not interacting with everybody in the same way. That's not a double standard; it's only natural for most of us. No matter how extroverted you may be, there are certain things only a close friend can say to you. There may be some people who can run up and grab or hug you, but that doesn't mean you want just anyone to do that. (As for me, I would accept a hug from most friends and acquaintances, but I respect that not everybody wants one. I let them offer it first.) This is sometimes used against a woman when she turns down a man's approach. "Oh, so you'd let that guy buy you a drink, but not me? Such a double standard." A preference isn't a double standard. It's not hypocritical. You're allowed to be receptive to some individuals and not others. Anyway, if the person making that complaint did see that the one they're interested in is giving their number out to everyone or accepting every drink offered, they would most likely take issue with that, too. In that circumstance, one pretends to hate all "double standards" on principle, but is only upset when they're not the one who benefits. And that is a true double standard.