Nine things...
I came across the "Nine things women say" thing today and shook my head in semi-disbelief. Why the drama, ladies? I guess I have always found that I enjoy being understood when I speak, so I often use terms that can be easily understood. I don't want someone walking away from my conversation wondering 'What did she mean by that?'
To that end, I have the Nine Things lists here: both the internet one and my own.
Nine Deadly Words Used By (Many) Women
1) Fine
This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
2) Five Minutes
If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
3) Nothing
This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.
4) Go Ahead
This is a dare, not permission. Don’t Do It!
5) Loud Sigh
This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)
6) That’s Okay
This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That’s okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
7) Thanks
A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you’re welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says ‘Thanks a lot’ - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say ‘you’re welcome’ . that will bring on a ‘whatever’).
8 ) Whatever
Is a woman’s way of saying F- YOU!
9) Don’t worry about it, I got it
Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking ‘What’s wrong?’ For the woman’s response refer to #3.
How I Use The Nine Words
1) Fine
This is the word I use to answer the question, "How are you feeling?" That is, if nothing's wrong with me at the time.
2) Five Minutes
Most of the time, this phrase is used as 'One minute to go in the period.' It lets the kid know to wrap up the fun and either get to chores, homework or bed.
3) Nothing
No secret language to this one. Really means what it says.
4) Go Ahead
This is used when Hubby decides to 'feel out' my thoughts by phrasing a question (usually money-related) as a semi-hypothetical. "I was thinking of stopping at Home Depot after work and replacing my broken drill." "Yeah, go ahead." This translates to "Do we have enough money for me to replace my drill?" "Yes, we do."
5) Loud Sigh
Never used with Hubby. If I am sighing loudly, it's a signal to my kids that they're on my last nerve.
6) That’s Okay
Usually said after a small offense has been both committed against me and admitted with an apology.
7) Thanks
Used by me as often, and as sincerely, as possible. It is the oil that greases social interaction.
8 ) Whatever
When I have been given a choice of two or more options, and I have little or no preference between them, this word allows the other person to voice his/her own preference.
9) Don’t worry about it, I got it
This is possibly the only one of the nine that I have used sarcastically -- but generally, I use it literally and in the past tense. The only response required is a heartfelt "Thanks!"
To that end, I have the Nine Things lists here: both the internet one and my own.
Nine Deadly Words Used By (Many) Women
1) Fine
This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
2) Five Minutes
If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
3) Nothing
This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.
4) Go Ahead
This is a dare, not permission. Don’t Do It!
5) Loud Sigh
This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)
6) That’s Okay
This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That’s okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
7) Thanks
A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you’re welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says ‘Thanks a lot’ - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say ‘you’re welcome’ . that will bring on a ‘whatever’).
8 ) Whatever
Is a woman’s way of saying F- YOU!
9) Don’t worry about it, I got it
Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking ‘What’s wrong?’ For the woman’s response refer to #3.
How I Use The Nine Words
1) Fine
This is the word I use to answer the question, "How are you feeling?" That is, if nothing's wrong with me at the time.
2) Five Minutes
Most of the time, this phrase is used as 'One minute to go in the period.' It lets the kid know to wrap up the fun and either get to chores, homework or bed.
3) Nothing
No secret language to this one. Really means what it says.
4) Go Ahead
This is used when Hubby decides to 'feel out' my thoughts by phrasing a question (usually money-related) as a semi-hypothetical. "I was thinking of stopping at Home Depot after work and replacing my broken drill." "Yeah, go ahead." This translates to "Do we have enough money for me to replace my drill?" "Yes, we do."
5) Loud Sigh
Never used with Hubby. If I am sighing loudly, it's a signal to my kids that they're on my last nerve.
6) That’s Okay
Usually said after a small offense has been both committed against me and admitted with an apology.
7) Thanks
Used by me as often, and as sincerely, as possible. It is the oil that greases social interaction.
8 ) Whatever
When I have been given a choice of two or more options, and I have little or no preference between them, this word allows the other person to voice his/her own preference.
9) Don’t worry about it, I got it
This is possibly the only one of the nine that I have used sarcastically -- but generally, I use it literally and in the past tense. The only response required is a heartfelt "Thanks!"