The Duke
Master Don Juan
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Why is it women often expect men to get the hint? Its pretty rare men have that expectation of women.
Sure, sometimes men are oblivious and lack a little awareness, but I'm talking about the times when there were no signs to interpret. The woman flat assumes and gives no hint simply because she doesn't want to discuss the topic is what i see most of the time.
No where in the business world where men and women interact is this accepted, yet its accepted in male/female romantic relationships and women are notorious for assuming he should just get the hint.
Do women do this out of fear of retribution? Does it have something to do with traditional roles where men pursue, and women follow? Is it a lack of female social skills? Is it beause men are more literal/rational,logical and women are the opposite?
Expecting someone to get the hint all the time is poor communication. One can simply misinterpret a simple "hint". Next time you are in this situation, ask her what the magical "hint" actually was? Did she lick her finger and touch her nose? lol. And what in the hell does that mean.
Sure, sometimes men are oblivious and lack a little awareness, but I'm talking about the times when there were no signs to interpret. The woman flat assumes and gives no hint simply because she doesn't want to discuss the topic is what i see most of the time.
No where in the business world where men and women interact is this accepted, yet its accepted in male/female romantic relationships and women are notorious for assuming he should just get the hint.
Do women do this out of fear of retribution? Does it have something to do with traditional roles where men pursue, and women follow? Is it a lack of female social skills? Is it beause men are more literal/rational,logical and women are the opposite?
Expecting someone to get the hint all the time is poor communication. One can simply misinterpret a simple "hint". Next time you are in this situation, ask her what the magical "hint" actually was? Did she lick her finger and touch her nose? lol. And what in the hell does that mean.
