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Who are described as “suckers for approval”?
WOMEN
MEN
How do men typically view friendship?
As activity-based (doing things together)
What change in behavior is mentioned about men and housework?
Men now help with housework
Why do women want approval, according to the text?
To feel noticed and needed
To impress other women
What does the phrase “a good cry” suggest about women’s emotions?
crying can be emotionally satisfying or relieving
Why do men not understand window-shopping?
They don’t see the purpose of looking without buying
What difference is described in how men and women perceive mess or disorder?
Men can tolerate more mess and disorder than women.
Why do men need to be reminded, according to the text?
because they may forget or not complete tasks they said they would do
What do women hope marriage will do?
Change their partner
Create independence
What do men fear about marriage?
It will change them
It is unnecessary
How do women view friendship?
To have someone to talk to
Why might a man be confused after a long phone call by a woman?
Because he sees conversation as functional, not social/emotional.
How is men’s conversation at home described?
Emotional and detailed
Short and minimal
Why do men feel uncomfortable when someone cries?
They are used to it
They feel expected to react but don’t know how
How does the text reinterpret “nagging”?
As giving orders
As reminding someone
