It's a Guy Thing

Women and men are frequently being compared, at times for their physical differences and alternately for their intellect. Regardless, one must recognize that there are just some things that can only be explained by the very presence of that "Y" chromosome. Perhaps the best way to illustrate this would be to use several examples, so, here we go.

For instance, men might drink from the milk jug or juice carton while standing at the fridge, and then put it back. Why not use a glass? Equally, after making a PB&J, men likely would lick the knife, and then reuse it for another sandwich. These behaviors are considered quite normal to some and socially unacceptable to others. How about the simple act of asking for directions? Some men might consider this a failure of their manhood to stop and ask for directions. I assure you that most men feel quite comfortable being "lost". There are literally hundreds of situations that may leave women asking, "why?" and men saying, "why not?"

I am quite certain there are dozens of these personal habits that, when exhibited in mixed company, may be viewed as "undesirable". Evidently, it is up to each of us to individually determine which behaviors are acceptable and which ones need to be, shall we say, "refashioned". However, the next time I am faced with this dilemma, rather than saying it's a guy thing, I will blame it on the DNA. In some circles, it's known as the "Y" phenomenon. Now that doesn't sound like a guy thing at all. That sounds much more sophisticated, perhaps like what a respected, cultured, gentlemen would say!