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5 Things Women Do That Secretly Annoy Men
PJ Media, Dec 16, 2017, John Hawkins
Ladies, have you ever had a person that you care about but he has this annoying habit that grinds your nerves?
Since you're an open and honest human being, you want to talk to him about it, but the one time you alluded to it before, he got all huffy about it. Now, you don't want to bring it up because you're thinking it'll turn into this whole, big thing. So, since he’s a great person, you just ignore it even though you really wish he'd stop doing it. Well, it just may be possible that you're doing something very similar to some of the men in your life. Too harsh? Okay, maybe not YOU, but your loud friend, you know -- the one that doesn't have a lot of tact? She may be doing some of these things and by reading this article, you may be able to help her with things like...
More: https://pjmedia.com/lifestyle/2012/8/23/5-things-women-do-that-secretly-annoy-men
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"Secretly"??? 88devil
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Wear yoga pants or workout tights everywhere and get disgusted if a guy stares. You're wearing something form-fitting to your assets and if we glance over, we're the pigs? Please. Can you imagine how many gals would glance over if I walked around in a codpiece? "But... it's COMFORTABLE!!!"
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I do not have many complaints about women, most of whom I find perfectly agreeable.
One small issue, though.
I am thoroughly convinced that cell phones were invented so that women would never have to stop talking.
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I do not have many complaints about women, most of whom I find perfectly agreeable.
One small issue, though.
I am thoroughly convinced that cell phones were invented so that women would never have to stop talking.
888high58888
I wish the little darlings had a switch. I looked, I can’t find one.
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I do not have many complaints about women, most of whom I find perfectly agreeable.
One small issue, though.
I am thoroughly convinced that cell phones were invented so that women would never have to stop talking.
I think anyone who talks on a cell phone all the time is crazy (men do it too). I see people out for walks on beautiful days with their ears glued to phones. I see all kinds of bad drivers who do stupid things, or drive erratically or at variable speeds, or don't take off at green lights, because they're on their phones. I despise people who talk loudly on cell phones in public places, like stores and airports (many times trying to impress people with how important they are).
I hate talking on the phone, but when others' addiction to cell phones get in my way, I get very annoyed.
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Wear yoga pants or workout tights everywhere and get disgusted if a guy stares. You're wearing something form-fitting to your assets and if we glance over, we're the pigs? Please. Can you imagine how many gals would glance over if I walked around in a codpiece? "But... it's COMFORTABLE!!!"
I confess. I would look. :smokin:
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When I saw the article I knew their #4 had to be listed.
If studies were done, I would venture a guess that women talk 3X - 5X more than men.
Ladies..... why does it take a 100 words to explain something that can be said with 10 words?
And yes, I expect to be flamed.
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I do not have many complaints about women, most of whom I find perfectly agreeable.
One small issue, though.
I am thoroughly convinced that cell phones were invented so that women would never have to stop talking.
I thought cell phones were invented so guys would never have to talk to strangers, they can pretend to be glancing at their phones.
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When I saw the article I knew their #4 had to be listed.
If studies were done, I would venture a guess that women talk 3X - 5X more than men.
Ladies..... why does it take a 100 words to explain something that can be said with 10 words?
And yes, I expect to be flamed.
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I thought cell phones were invented so guys would never have to talk to strangers, they can pretend to be glancing at their phones.
That works even better if you keep the phone turned off, so you don't have to answer a call, either.
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I do not have many complaints about women, most of whom I find perfectly agreeable.
One small issue, though.
I am thoroughly convinced that cell phones were invented so that women would never have to stop talking.
Agree. While some of the stuff in the article is familiar its no big deal.
BUT as long as we're on the subject - one thing that annoys me to no end is the automatic assumption by females I'm close to is that men are idiots because they're periodically confused by the female thought process. They're just as often confused by our own but I don't (dare) immediately assume its because they're stupid.
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I think anyone who talks on a cell phone all the time is crazy (men do it too). I see people out for walks on beautiful days with their ears glued to phones. I see all kinds of bad drivers who do stupid things, or drive erratically or at variable speeds, or don't take off at green lights, because they're on their phones. I despise people who talk loudly on cell phones in public places, like stores and airports (many times trying to impress people with how important they are).
I hate talking on the phone, but when others' addiction to cell phones get in my way, I get very annoyed.
I go walking quite a bit at a really lovely local park that has lots of walking trails. One day I saw this 30-ish woman wearing what appeared to me to be some rather high end workout clothing and expensive running shoes, a sports visor. But what was she doing?
She was meandering along, walking at a snail’s pace, actually in the middle of the walking path, her face buried in her cell phone. I could have chalked it up to her having to answer a call or important txt but I passed her no less than four times as I did my 4 mile walk.
OTOH, as I was walking one beautiful spring morning, I passed by this very young man sitting on one of the park benches. I was shocked at what he was doing….he was reading a book!
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The talking thing has been immortalized in a great song by John Prine, "Angel from Montgomery":
But how the hell can a person
Go to work in the mornin'
And come home in the evenin'
And have nothin' to say
I have to say, I've wondered the same thing from time to time... :pondering:
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When I saw the article I knew their #4 had to be listed.
If studies were done, I would venture a guess that women talk 3X - 5X more than men.
Ladies..... why does it take a 100 words to explain something that can be said with 10 words?
And yes, I expect to be flamed.
Not flaming because it's true, but the real question is...
Why do you men have so little to talk about. Are your brains empty? :smokin:
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I go walking quite a bit at a really lovely local park that has lots of walking trails. One day I saw this 30-ish woman wearing what appeared to me to be some rather high end workout clothing and expensive running shoes, a sports visor. But what was she doing?
She was meandering along, walking at a snail’s pace, actually in the middle of the walking path, her face buried in her cell phone. I could have chalked it up to her having to answer a call or important txt but I passed her no less than four times as I did my 4 mile walk.
OTOH, as I was walking one beautiful spring morning, I passed by this very young man sitting on one of the park benches. I was shocked at what he was doing….he was reading a book!
The women in my family would be the ones exercising hard and reading a book when taking a break.
I have NO idea why some women talk on the phone so much.
I usually chalk it up to lack of intellect or constructive things to do....... or perhaps insecurity.
Whatever it is, many of us women don't understand those other women.
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Reminds me of the Bill Engvall Routine:
I was at the gym the other day working out with my buddy. My buddy Joey.
And he goes "hey, man, I'm getting a divorce."
I said "Wow, that sucks. Can you spot me?"
That was our whole conversation!
So then I go home to my wife, and I say "Hey, Joey is getting a divorce."
She goes "Oh, my God! What happened?"
"I dunno."
"What do you mean you don't know? Is she cheating on him, is he cheating on her?"
"Again, I'm not holding anything back here, I don't know!"
She goes "Bill, someone tells you they're getting a divorce and you don't ask any questions?"
And I go "Well, that's because he didn't ask me a question! He didn't say 'hey Bill, what do you think about me getting a divorce?', he said, 'I'm getting a divorce', which said to me, 'I require no further input on your part.'"
If he had said 'What do you think about me getting a divorce?', I'd have said, 'Well, you're gonna be dating again, so you should work on your abs'.
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When I saw the article I knew their #4 had to be listed.
If studies were done, I would venture a guess that women talk 3X - 5X more than men.
Ladies..... why does it take a 100 words to explain something that can be said with 10 words? ...
To varying degrees men are linear thinkers ---- and just to keep things interesting ---- to varying degrees women are circular thinkers.
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Friend turns to him says, “That’s funny. I’m getting divorced for the same reasons.â€
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Why do you men have so little to talk about. Are your brains empty? :smokin:
YES. When you ask me what I'm thinking about and I say 'nothing', that is exactly what I mean. Women cannot seem to understand the 'idle circuit' that men possess... and they certainly can't stand it.
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Eating off my plate. It seems to be inevitable. And I think they do it on purpose just to prove they can get away with it.
I swear, one day, she'll be pulling back a stump.
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YES. When you ask me what I'm thinking about and I say 'nothing', that is exactly what I mean. Women cannot seem to understand the 'idle circuit' that men possess... and they certainly can't stand it.
I wouldn't exactly be proud of having an "idle circuit" were I you..... ^-^
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And the whole toilet seat thing... I think women wouldn't like it very much if men actually DID leave the toilet seat down.
Unintended consequences.
The politeness in a man reminds him to lift it UP.
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I wouldn't exactly be proud of having an "idle circuit" were I you..... ^-^
Oh no! It's quite necessary. The big nothing is my happy place.
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Oh no! It's quite necessary. The big nothing is my happy place.
Well, there's a time and place for that, but I would suggest it not be in the middle of a conversation. :beer:
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Well, there's a time and place for that, but I would suggest it not be in the middle of a conversation. :beer:
Mmm... What?
:tongue2:
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The women in my family would be the ones exercising hard and reading a book when taking a break.
I have NO idea why some women talk on the phone so much.
I usually chalk it up to lack of intellect or constructive things to do....... or perhaps insecurity.
Whatever it is, many of us women don't understand those other women.
Aside from a brief period of time during my teens, I’ve never been much of a phone talker.
I do have a very good friend who I sometimes get on long phone calls with, but she does most of the talking. But even when we meet up in person, she does most of the talking.
But what I really hate is how some of my friends and relatives try to have long and involved conversations via text messages.
I hate texting. For one thing, I must have fat fingers because I find it very difficult to text more than a few words.
I might text to say, “rng late, b thr soon†but anything more involved than that, pick up the phone and all me or even email me.
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Mmm... What?
:tongue2:
888high58888
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Aside from a brief period of time during my teens, I’ve never been much of a phone talker.
I do have a very good friend who I sometimes get on long phone calls with, but she does most of the talking. But even when we meet up in person, she does most of the talking.
But what I really hate is how some of my friends and relatives try to have long and involved conversations via text messages.
I hate texting. For one thing, I must have fat fingers because I find it very difficult to text more than a few words.
I might text to say, “rng late, b thr soon†but anything more involved than that, pick up the phone and all me or even email me.
I talked quite a lot with one particular girlfriend in HS, but strangely enough, we debated politics and issues.
I hate small talk........ which is why I have never liked going to high class social events.
I agree with you about texting. I find it tedious, though we have four adult children all in different states (one in a different country), so we do a lot of it for basic communication, so I've adjusted to that part of it.
If it weren't for those words that automatically pop up, I'd be lost, though. ^-^
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Not flaming because it's true, but the real question is...
Why do you men have so little to talk about. Are your brains empty? :smokin:
888high58888
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Here's to us women having active minds. ^-^
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I wouldn't exactly be proud of having an "idle circuit" were I you..... ^-^
I have a couple, and I am pretty proud of it, in fact. Mrs. Liberty and I call it my "Nothing Box."
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I have a couple, and I am pretty proud of it, in fact. Mrs. Liberty and I call it my "Nothing Box."
Can she say or do anything she wants while you're in your box?
Cause if she can, that might explain why she doesn't mind your being there. :tongue2:
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Can she say or do anything she wants while you're in your box?
Cause if she can, that might explain why she doesn't mind your being there. :tongue2:
I dunno...
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Wear yoga pants or workout tights everywhere and get disgusted if a guy stares. You're wearing something form-fitting to your assets and if we glance over, we're the pigs? Please. Can you imagine how many gals would glance over if I walked around in a codpiece? "But... it's COMFORTABLE!!!"
"Camel Toes"
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Aside from a brief period of time during my teens, I’ve never been much of a phone talker.
I do have a very good friend who I sometimes get on long phone calls with, but she does most of the talking. But even when we meet up in person, she does most of the talking.
But what I really hate is how some of my friends and relatives try to have long and involved conversations via text messages.
I hate texting. For one thing, I must have fat fingers because I find it very difficult to text more than a few words.
I might text to say, “rng late, b thr soon†but anything more involved than that, pick up the phone and all me or even email me.
It dawned on me that it takes fewer key pushes to send morse for some letters than to text. What a wonderful leap forward in communications. **nononono* (I hate texting, too).
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Eating off my plate. It seems to be inevitable. And I think they do it on purpose just to prove they can get away with it.
I swear, one day, she'll be pulling back a stump.
@roamer_1
Hey man, in wolves, what happens if another one tries to take the alpha male's food? What happens when your lady actually does take your food? Nothing you say? Just empty threats for someday down the road? Seeing the light yet? ;)
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Women don't do anything to annoy me......I keep my pimp hand strong.
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Women don't do anything to annoy me......I keep my pimp hand strong.
That is a challenge. I bet I could annoy you pretty quickly.
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@roamer_1
Hey man, in wolves, what happens if another one tries to take the alpha male's food? What happens when your lady actually does take your food? Nothing you say? Just empty threats for someday down the road? Seeing the light yet? ;)
@RoosGirl
Hey... I growl... The low, 'I mean business' growl... Maybe even bare my teeth... And the hand stops, hesitates... and continues more slowly... She knows dang well what she's doing.
Thing is, she can only bring back a stump so many times, and then she can't make sammiches... And she can't haul up water from the creek if she can't hang onto a bucket...
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That is a challenge. I bet I could annoy you pretty quickly.
I'll give you a $20 if you do something to annoy me unconscious on the floor.
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@RoosGirl
Hey... I growl... The low, 'I mean business' growl... Maybe even bare my teeth... And the hand stops, hesitates... and continues more slowly... She knows dang well what she's doing.
Thing is, she can only bring back a stump so many times, and then she can't make sammiches... And she can't haul up water from the creek if she can't hang onto a bucket...
Uh huh, the hand continues anyway. Just face facts, buddy.
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I'll give you a $20 if you do something to annoy me unconscious on the floor.
The pleasure of it is all the payment I would need, dear.
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The pleasure of it is all the payment I would need, dear.
LOL. Well then I can't imagine how you would be an annoyance.
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Uh huh, the hand continues anyway. Just face facts, buddy.
Yeah... There it is. But I don't have to like it.
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Yeah... There it is. But I don't have to like it.
You not liking it is exactly the point, silly man.
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You not liking it is exactly the point, silly man.
Right. I know. There ain't a man alive that would take from another man's plate. That's a good way to die.
See how all y'all are?
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Right. I know. There ain't a man alive that would take from another man's plate. That's a good way to die.
See how all y'all are?
I think my generously and thoughtfully appointed avatar says it all.
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I think my generously and thoughtfully appointed avatar says it all.
Not guilty....
:judge:
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I do not have many complaints about women, most of whom I find perfectly agreeable.
One small issue, though.
I am thoroughly convinced that cell phones were invented so that women would never have to stop talking.
@andy58-in-nh
I’d rather text than talk.
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And the whole toilet seat thing... I think women wouldn't like it very much if men actually DID leave the toilet seat down.
Unintended consequences.
The politeness in a man reminds him to lift it UP.
@roamer_1
That has to be it. We just don’t understand that all men are born polite.
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@andy58-in-nh
I’d rather text than talk.
That's still talking, only with your hands.
Trust me, I 'm a Jewish guy. I can't help talking with my hands.
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That's still talking, only with your hands.
Trust me, I 'm a Jewish guy. I can't help talking with my hands.
LOL
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That's still talking, only with your hands.
Trust me, I 'm a Jewish guy. I can't help talking with my hands.
Funny. I'm a conductor, and I talk with my hands too. ^-^