...or let me give an example from the other side of the zoo that might help you understand. Let's say you spot an attractive woman by the side of the road with a flat tire and you pull over to help. Would you find her more attractive if she said:

A) No thanks, I can do it myself because I just took a class on auto repair at the community college.

B) No thanks, I've got my mechanic-to-go on the phone and he'll be here in a minute.

C) Thank you. I was feeling so helpless and in need of manly assistance. (bats eyes) (slight whiny tone) Be careful not to mess up my expensive hubcaps.

D) Thank you. I was about to get out my owner's manual and open my trunk and figure out if I could remember how to do this but this was kind of the last straw at the end of a rough day and I would really appreciate your help. Plus, I'm good at handing people tools. (smiles and peeks at your muscles).


"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" - Mary Oliver