Now Hear This - Now Hear This!
July 22nd 2007 23:22
Deciphering it correctly – depending which side of the fence you’re on – is an artform.
A birthday card a friend of mine received recently showed a husband telling his wife: “I’m sorry dear; I wasn’t listening. Could you repeat everything you have said since we got married.”
Well listen up.
I still marvel at how girls (women) tell each other everything and boys (men) pretend they know it all – in fact many can be brilliant at it.
The perfect example of the opposing boy/girl view is the Grease song Summer Nights:
“He got friendly holding my hand,” sings Sandy.
“She got friendly down in the sand”, reprises Danny.
So is there a middle ground?
Work these out for yourself.
1. At the end of an argument: “Have it your way then!”
Men mean: “Enough – I give up”
Women mean: I’ll work out how to get my way later.
2. On Breaking Up: “You deserve someone better”.
Men mean: I’d rather play the field.
Women mean: How can I let this guy down easy.
3. After a Tough Day: “I hope we’re going to have have a quiet night”.
Men mean: I want a quiet night.
Women mean: Let’s talk about it over dinner.
4. Discussing where to go out: “You decide”.
Men mean: I can’t be bothered.
Women mean: As long as it’s somewhere you know I’ll like.
Maybe I’m a little more in touch with my feminine side than I care to admit – or perhaps I’m out of step altogether.
At least I think I know what I mean.
| 34 |
| Vote |
Subscribe to this blog
Comment by MelissaA
Fun Facts
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
What can I say (that isn't going to get me into strife).
Thanks for calling in.
MNG