Sexist Language - 04/13/07 07:21 PM
Evidently some men can get away with racial or sexist slurs, while others cannot. I guess the key is to recognize who is talking. Here is an interesting twist on women's language:
Words Women Use:
1. FINE: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
2. FIVE MINUTES: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five Minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
3. NOTHING: This is the calm before the storm. This means "something", and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with “nothing” usually end in “fine”.
4. GO AHEAD: This is a dare, not permission. Don't do it!
5. LOUD SIGH: This is not actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to #3 for the meaning of nothing.)
6. THAT'S OKAY: This is one of the most dangerous statements women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
7. THANKS: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome.
8. WHATEVER: Is a women's way of saying GET LOST!
9. DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT, I GOT IT: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but she is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking "what's wrong?". For the woman's response, refer to # 3.
Do any of you have comments on language that is gender/user-specific?
Words Women Use:
1. FINE: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
2. FIVE MINUTES: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five Minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
3. NOTHING: This is the calm before the storm. This means "something", and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with “nothing” usually end in “fine”.
4. GO AHEAD: This is a dare, not permission. Don't do it!
5. LOUD SIGH: This is not actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to #3 for the meaning of nothing.)
6. THAT'S OKAY: This is one of the most dangerous statements women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
7. THANKS: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome.
8. WHATEVER: Is a women's way of saying GET LOST!
9. DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT, I GOT IT: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but she is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking "what's wrong?". For the woman's response, refer to # 3.
Do any of you have comments on language that is gender/user-specific?
not to aswer, when it would be very efficient and wise to play deaf-and mute.
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