How to talk to a man (but not this man)

In the continuing Battle of the Sexes and in light of Maureen Dowd’s book Are Men Necessary?, Samantha Bonar of the Los Angeles Times has decided to limit her vocabulary when speaking to men. In fact, she finds that only 10 or so words are necessary. Check this out:

I also have decided to limit my vocabulary to 10 monosyllabic words (not counting contractions and articles):

You
Big
Strong
Yes
Chips
Game
Beer
Man
Want
Great

For example: “Big strong man want beer?” “You want chips?” “You great!”

Hmmm…Interesting. Bonar also notes that there are some words that women shouldn’t say to men. Just as much as there is a vocabulary to use, there is a vocabulary to avoid.

I will avoid these words like New Orleans:

Me
I
Why
What
Can
Will
No
Never
Stop
Yuck

As in: “Why do you insist on my wearing these sheer red stockings?” “Can I have one of your beers?” “Will you let me know if you are married?”

There you have it. The Guide to Talking to Males courtesy of the Los Angeles Times.

Personally I would beg to differ. It’s a guide for talking to the typical male—the typical male would respond to that type of interaction. But most of the men I know are not your typical males. I think smart men like smart women. At least I know I do. Let’s hear it for smart women and smart men! Harrah!