Why don't they listen??

[Deborajen]

A few weeks ago I saw an article online, on MSN I think, that discussed how when a woman is speaking to a man the man usually only hears about 1/4 of what she's saying. It referred to lots of different situations - long story, but interesting. I brought it up with DH once: DH: "What? What did you say? I know you were saying something negative about men -- " No, he really didn't hear what I said. He insists he listens better than that, but he couldn't begin to prove it with specific discussions we've had.

Anyway, I saw this thread and it reminded me of the article. Guess I can kind of picture:

What's said:

"Are you sure you want to don't want a ride back? There's a big storm on the way. Looks bad on radar, and you'll be out in the open with lightning all around.--"

What's heard:

"Are you sure you don't want a ride?" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

That's about 1/4, isn't it?

I know there are exceptions, but I don't totally disagree with the article.

Deb

[sundial]

....when a woman is speaking to a man the man usually only hears about 1/4 of what she's saying

LOL! I have always known they have selective hearing. Their attention is garnered by the following:

"You're hotter than a summer in July."