Sunday, January 22, 2006

Talking About Women

I was talking to a friend about making business contacts.  I told him it was like asking women out.  At first it was hard, but the more you did it the easier it got.  You only had a few seconds after you made the decision.  If you waited too long you would over thing it and ruin it.  This led to a conversation about women.  The topoic being women think they are being very obvious when trying to attract a man.  Usually we are totally clueless.  I remember when I asked a female friend about a interaction I had with a woman I wanted to ask out.  She gave me a laundry list of things the woman was saying.  I LMAO and was amazed.  Most of it was way under my radar.  I know I would like to have as close to 100% certainty before I go make a fool out of myself.  It reminds me of Woody Allen's movie "Play it Again Sam."  He's on a date with a woman that's telling him she's a nymphomaniac, she's slept with everyone and gives him a list.  Finally he makes his move and she throws him out calling him a pervert.  He walks away saying, "how did I misread those signs."  LOL.

 

So in my endeavor to better translate what women say and mean I have found a list and will share it with you.

 

Words Women Use

FINE
This is the word we use at the end of any argument that we feel we are right about but need to shut you up. NEVER use fine to describe how a woman looks. This will cause you to have one of those arguments.

FIVE MINUTES
This is half an hour. It is equivalent to the five minutes that your football game is going to last before you take out the trash, so I feel that it's an even trade.

NOTHING
This means something and you should be on your toes. "Nothing" is usually used to describe the feeling a woman has of wanting to turn you inside out, upside down, and backwards. "Nothing" usually signifies an argument that will last "Five Minutes" and end with the word "Fine".

GO AHEAD (with raised eyebrows)
This is a dare. One that will result in a woman getting upset over "Nothing" and will end with the word "Fine".

GO AHEAD (normal eyebrows)
This means "I give up" or "do what you want because I don't care". You will get a raised eyebrow "Go Ahead" in just a few minutes, followed by "Nothing" and "Fine" and she will talk to you in about "Five Minutes" when she cools off.

LOUD SIGH
This is not actually a word, but is still often a verbal statement very misunderstood by men. A "Loud Sigh" means she thinks you are an idiot at that moment and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you over "Nothing".

SOFT SIGH
Again, not a word, but a verbal statement. "Soft Sighs" are one of the few things that some men actually understand. She is content. Your best bet is to not move or breathe and she will stay content.

THAT'S OKAY
This is one of the most dangerous statements that a woman can say to a man. "That's Okay" means that she wants to think long and hard before paying you retributions for what ever it is that you have done. "That's Okay" is often used with the word "Fine" and used in conjunction with a raised eyebrow "Go Ahead". At some point in the near future when she has plotted and planned, you are going to be in some mighty big trouble.

PLEASE DO
This is not a statement, it is an offer. A woman is giving you the chance to come up with whatever excuse or reason you have for doing whatever it is that you have done. You have a fair chance to tell the truth, so be careful and you shouldn't get a "That's Okay".

THANKS
A woman is thanking you. Do not faint, just say you're welcome.

THANKS A LOT
This is much different than "Thanks". A woman will say, "Thanks A Lot" when she is really ticked off at you. Itsignifies that you have hurt her in some callous way, and will be followed by the "Loud Sigh". Be careful not to ask what is wrong after the "Loud Sigh", as she will only tell you "Nothing".

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

It's funny that we think we are being so obvious, giving you signals that we are interested and you men are either completely clueless or too worried about looking like a fool. Remember what is says for "Fine", "Nothing" and "That's OK" and you will do better than most men.
~ Jenny
ps. "Fine" usually means were really pissed : )

Anonymous said...

ROFL... Ya know.. this is hialrious... but....... do i have to say it is very well written.. Good Job there =) I am still laughing thinking you know alittle too much, hehe.. I am so hiding this entry from my husband, than he will know all the meanings and i will than have to find new statements, hehe

Love,
Theresa

Anonymous said...

Amazing list ... what insight !! lol   Tina

Anonymous said...

I hope this list helps you keep it handy
Hugs, marina

Anonymous said...

You're funny Mike!!

Terra

Anonymous said...

I don't know Mike, seems like you know women pretty well... This list is pretty much right on the spot. LOL~~

***Monica