Monday, March 31, 2008

Gender and Language Post

It seems to me that when males are together they say all kinds of sexual and crude jokes. But if a girl is present for some reason, they can't talk like that. I think it is because maybe the idea that women are "delicate" or something like that.
I also notice some of my friends who are in relationships seem to be two different people. When they are around me and the guys, they are outspoken saying, and doing anything possible. But when their girlfriend is present they tone down their voice, talking like they talk to a little puppy, and don't admit that they think or sexual or crude thoughts.

I don't know why this happens and I am not saying everyone is like this, but to me it seems like the majority of people say things or act like this. It makes me laugh seeing it. It is literally like seeing two different people when my friends change. One minute they are talking about how they would "hit that ass" (talking about some girl they saw on the street) or how they talked to some fine girl, then when their girlfriend calls. They simmer down, their voice tone lowers and they are all nice like talking to a cute little puppy. I try not to laugh but perhaps this is where the term "whooped" comes from.

That is something huge I have noticed I don't know if anyone else sees it that way but I would like to hear from others about that.

Well have a good day everyone.

2 comments:

Flower said...

Your post is quite amusing. I have two brothers who act the exact same way. I have them crap about it, because as a woman...well I don't want guys to talk that way around me all the time,(although I enjoy it once and again) but I surely want to know about it.
I think this is good information as a female. It's silly to think your boyfriend/lover etc. is a kind "puppy" all the time. The majority of men have their "MAN" time (lol) and that's great, but let's not pretend otherwise.
I know many girls who find guys like that repulsive, but I figure it's fair to accept you guys for what you are..regardless or how ridiculous I think you might be:) Also, it's similar to what I'm sure guys go through to "be sensitive" to my "feelings". Seriously though, it's true.

bRandon said...

This is pretty funny. I have a couple of friends who are the same way. They act and talk all vulgar with me and the rest of our male friends and then when their girlfriend or even a friend of their girlfriend is around they become the quite individual, unable to comment or criticise about things in a particular discussion. I think this has something to do with their lack of understanding or being comfortable with their current status. Why wouldnt they be able to continue to be themselves? Is it a fear of losing their girlfriend, or is it more or less wanting to confine to that persons lifestyle as well as there's? Interesting topic