10 Translations to Understand What A Man Really Means When He Says…
- “It would take too long to explain it, Dear.” – Translation: “I haven’t got the foggiest idea how it works!”
- “Please don’t fuss: it’s just a little cut, it’s no big deal.” – Translation: “It hurts like ‘heck’ but I will bleed to death before I admit it!”
- “Do you want some help with dinner, Honey?” – Translation: “How come the food isn’t on the table yet?”
- “Honey, I can’t find it.” – Translation: “It didn’t fall into my outstretched hands. Please come and get it for me.”
- “Honey, that outfit looks great on you.” – Translation: “Come on, let’s go, I’m starving!”
- “It’s a ‘MAN’ thing, you wouldn’t understand.” – Translation: “There is just no rational thought behind it and it’s just plain stupid, okay.”
- “That’s interesting, Dear.” – Translation: “For goodness sake, please stop talking.”
- Uh huh, Yep, Okay, Sure Honey, in a minute and Yes Dear – Translation: All of these are ‘reflex action responses’ that mean absolutely zilch!
- “Honey, you’re working too hard: sit down and put your feet up.” – Translation: “I can’t concentrate on the game while the vacuum cleaner is on.”
- “No, I’m not lost.” – Translation: “I haven’t got a clue where we are but it’s just not in my nature to ask someone for directions.”
Anonymous - adapted from a social media post in mass circulation