· It is a universally accepted truth that men and women have different wavelengths in
· However men prefer to use short and direct expressions for communication other than the elaborate female language.
· She: I thought you'd be coming late for the movie (Followed by a soft sigh)
o Here the soft sigh indicates that she is content and relaxed about him.
· He: How long you've been waiting?
· She: Just five minutes.
o This 'five minutes' is equivalent to half an hour.
· She: How do I look now?
· He: Fine
o Here he makes the serious mistake of not understanding woman's language.
· He: Why are you silent?
· She: Nothing (Followed by a loud sigh)
o She wants him to be in his place and not to intrude into her personal feelings.
· He: I was at Mr. Nelson's farmhouse yesterday.
· She: Oh I talked to him about what you were doing last night
o This 'Oh' is equivalent to the expression 'fine' from her side.
· He: It is really frustrating to hear that you called him again. (Pauses)
· She: Go ahead (with raised eyebrows)
o Here she is daring an argument.
· He: You must not poke your nose into whatever I do. (Pauses again)
· She: Go ahead (normal eyebrows)
o Here she is giving up the argument with a feeling that whatever he does or thinks is not mattered to her.
· He: I'd considered of taking you along with me.
· She: Thanks a lot.
o Here she is not meant to thank him for his concern.
· He: I've an idea
· She: Please do tell me
o Her dialogue is not a mere statement.
· He: we'll go to Mr. Nelson's next week for a holiday.
· She: That's Okay
o Her statement implies the idea that she is not all considering the idea of visiting the farmhouse.
· He: Wait! I'll open the door for you
· She : Thanks
o She really means to thank him here.
· There are a lot of expressions and statements through which women say what they really mean.
· Men have to follow some simple exercises to understand what is really meant by women when they say something.