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[sleepymaggie]

There are few things that make me as upset as when someone male/masculine sees me work on something and takes it away from me. Specifically I mean when they say, "here let me do that" and then muscle in.

I don't know why so many of you do it, but here's the warning: I am hitting the next one of you that does.

I am perfectly capable of turning a screwdriver. Yes, I can carry that. No, you don't need to set up the printer/whatever for me.

I am also perfectly capable of asking for help when I can't do something. Hey tall guy, could you reach that for me? Yup, this is way too heavy for me to lift, would you mind taking the other side?

So be forewarned.

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[redbouncytigger.livejournal.com]

in my case its even more extreme. i am the physical one, the plumbers daughter. my husband is effeminate and hates hard work. ;] i am 5' tall.

the neighbors just asked why my husband wasnt out helping shovel snow. i said "in our house its a little different." ;] it was me and his 74 year old mother shoveling. but thats how our house rolls, and i am happy about it. no competition, no weirdness.

the weirdest thing is when i go in to talk to the auto guys alone, and after they are done helping me, if i mention i have a husband, then they get angry. "why isnt he here doing this?" i dont know why they feel like i cheated them or something.

[hypatia42.livejournal.com]

Every once in a while I give up on equality and pull out the helpless female routine. Gets me much farther much faster in lots of situations. Ex: I got a $75 job of reprogramming my keyless entry done free at the dealership and handed a business card, "And if there's anything else we can help you with ma'am please don't hesitate to call us."