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David49

Men and women are different for sure but the variation between individuals is massive, some men have very feminine characteristics, some women masculine, not just physical, emotionally as well. Politically, women in general are much more liberal, but there are plenty that would vote for Farage or Trump.

Men never discuss family matters or health unless directly asked, women will chatter on in minute detail at any opportunity. Work is a big topic for men, what each are involved in, sport, cars, boats

Work is a big topic for men, what each are involved in, sport, cars, boats

I agree with David49
Yes, men can be so utterly boring, always talking about themselves.
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I can understand why the poster could think its just ladies, when you think kids say gran for their grandma and pops or grandad for their grandad, ...hows your gran doing? If talking about grandma , personally I don't have an opinion or care, its for grandparents isn't it?

Now, now ladies!
Show respect where it is due!

"women will chatter on in minute detail at any opportunity" OMG! feckin' hilarious! Gee thanks for the observation Professor Higgins we just don't recognise ourselves half the time do we fellow chatterers? Because we're all absolutely the same us women, our behaviour, it just isn't nuanced in the way men clearly display theirs. It's what we do, us women just chatter on, on in minute detail about handbags, makeup, fluffy kittens, knitting patterns, lovely frocks, high heels, bad hair days, how to make the perfect Victoria sponge cake, all in minute detail. We know this because a man has told us so, So it must be true. Vaccinated with a gramophone needles, so we can't really help ourselves can we?

So unlike the men, who of course all know when and where to shut up! Why look no further than the world stage some wonderful examples of gobshites of stoicism.

Yes loved the Harry Enfield dinner parties "women know your limits" do stop chattering on in minute detail

The spirit of Professor Higgins is alive and well on GN. I'm wondering if there's a subliminal message a sort of "Why can't a woman be more like a man?"

Ah David. I have to laugh at your comments which add nothing to the debate, but reinforce your archaic and bigoted attitude to women. David won't ever change his attitude and will come back with what he thinks is 'fact' - no it isn't, and a witty repost- no it isn't.

Iam64

Men you mix with might never discuss family matters or health David, but many men do discuss these things, imo it makes for healthier mental and physical health. Not all men are focussed on sport, cars, boats to the exclusion of their families, relationships and social or community activities.

Work is a big topic for women as well. Especially the work life balance that so many women still manage in families, despite working full time

I don’t expect you intended to be patronising or rude * women will chatter on in minute detail at any opportunity *

…or to pontificate so self assuredly…

women will chatter on in minute detail at any opportunity
Not “patronising “ ? @ David - bliddy rude!

Iam64

Men you mix with might never discuss family matters or health David, but many men do discuss these things, imo it makes for healthier mental and physical health. Not all men are focussed on sport, cars, boats to the exclusion of their families, relationships and social or community activities.

Work is a big topic for women as well. Especially the work life balance that so many women still manage in families, despite working full time

I don’t expect you intended to be patronising or rude * women will chatter on in minute detail at any opportunity *

Not meant as patronizing any more than your matronizing about men

So this is going well then.

David49

Men and women are different for sure but the variation between individuals is massive, some men have very feminine characteristics, some women masculine, not just physical, emotionally as well. Politically, women in general are much more liberal, but there are plenty that would vote for Farage or Trump.

Men never discuss family matters or health unless directly asked, women will chatter on in minute detail at any opportunity. Work is a big topic for men, what each are involved in, sport, cars, boats

Oh David I think this will ruffle a few feathers.

I’ll be rather less diplomatic Iam !
David - what utter tosh!
The men in my family discuss neither sport, cars nor boats, and certainly not work! What you describe reminds me of the “Clinton cards “ version of men’s interests.
Or that very funny Harry Enfield dinner party sketch where women are indulged and patronised because taking of anything more intellectual than fluffy kittens tires out their brains,
If you can find it on Google it’s called , 'harry enfield sketch women know your limits'

Men you mix with might never discuss family matters or health David, but many men do discuss these things, imo it makes for healthier mental and physical health. Not all men are focussed on sport, cars, boats to the exclusion of their families, relationships and social or community activities.

Work is a big topic for women as well. Especially the work life balance that so many women still manage in families, despite working full time

I don’t expect you intended to be patronising or rude * women will chatter on in minute detail at any opportunity *

Men and women are different for sure but the variation between individuals is massive, some men have very feminine characteristics, some women masculine, not just physical, emotionally as well. Politically, women in general are much more liberal, but there are plenty that would vote for Farage or Trump.

Men never discuss family matters or health unless directly asked, women will chatter on in minute detail at any opportunity. Work is a big topic for men, what each are involved in, sport, cars, boats

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. When I joined Gransnet I assumed it was for older women, as opposed to Mumsnet, which I didn't get on with due to the bullying, bad language and general nastiness. Gransnet has proved to be a much nicer place, the members talk respectfully and respectably, there isn't any swearing (very refreshing) and differences of opinion aren't met with a tirade of abuse. Whether men want to join in is up to them, but when I ask my husband what he talks about with his friends, he says they talk about totally the opposite to what women talk about! He says they don't enquire about one another's family, nothing to do with the house or garden, it's mainly cars, sport, work and current affairs. If some men want to look in on our conversations about children, grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, clothes shopping and the menopause, then I don't have a problem with it. It can be useful to get a man's perspective on things, then I just ignore it!! 😂🤣. Only joking - all welcome 😀.

Quite. That's why I point out when someone ask 'you ladies' a question.

Who cares what sex posters are? I’m not interested as to whether the respondents on a thread are male or female, all views are equal, surely?

I actually think you can frequently tell sex even on the Internet. Not always but often. Men are socialised differently to women.

Unless we are talking about menopause or something else specific to reproduction I don’t see the value in opinion from one sex only here. Individuals male or female will have opinions that we will agree/disagree with on a variety of issues discussed on Gransnet. No one here would even know anyone’s sex if they didn’t self-disclose.

fancythat

No, as in many think as men, and not women.
I would say 90%.

Ah, I see. Well yes, men will think as men, not as women; but I don't think there is a 'male view', as men all think as themselves. My husband and son agree on some things but not others, and the same applies to male friends, just as to female ones.

Im a centrist, my wife has more right wing opinions we don't discuss politics and I don't know which way she votes. The comments other men make indicate more to the right of my own opinion, some far right.
Even my grandsons have right wing opinions, granddaughters one quite liberal, other neutral.

I enjoy seeing viewpoints / advice from men.

There are very few to my knowledge on Grasnet.

I have never had any issues from men in the group that demonstrated a lack of respect or were seeking a date !

Married and a young granparents and we live in The Capital of Madrid, Spain, so definitely it would be out of order !! and unwelcomed.

80%
That type of figure.

No, as in many think as men, and not women.
I would say 90%.

No?

Do you think all men think alike? How odd.

Doodledog

I knew someone would say that, but I find that men are like women, in that they are individuals who think as such, not 'as men'.

No.