Know Your Audience

During the past two weekends I have found myself in the company of a mixture of friends and people I have never met. And on both occasions, I have encountered dumb men. The first guy, around a campfire of both women and men (although more women than men, and the men that were there were with the women), pronounced that all women are liars because they put on make up and disguise themselves behind clothes and other superficial items. The second guy, around a table of men and women (although in this situation, more men were present), announced that women are dumb. This was in response to my inquiry about how he could possibly be dating five different women at one time.

Now, I'm not writing this entry to defend my gender, because in all reality, yes, some women are dumb. And, sure, some women are liars. In fact, I'm sure I was a dumb girl at one time when it came to dating and I know I've lied to myself once or twice--especially when buying a pair of jeans a size smaller than I know I should be purchasing. But here is my thing, my issue: know your audience. In both circumstances I was with strong, talented, smart, and beautiful women. All who, I think, would rather been known for the first three adjectives than the last one; at least I know I would. Clearly, these guys didn't know their audience. With the second situation, before the words: "Excuse me! I'm a happily married women! I have a masters degree! I teach AP Composition! I'm an adjunct professor at a respected University! I'm published!" came screeching out of my mouth, my husband and his friend interjected "do you know who you are talking to?". Right. That's my point--know your audience. My husband and his friend (who is with girlfriend), clearly know their audiences. Perhaps that is they are no longer single. So just a little tip to the single guy looking for a girl: know your audience. . . always.