Posted on 07/13/2011 9:43:33 AM PDT by freespirited
If you've ever spent time telling a guy a story or asking him a question, only to get a blank stare in response, then you know that there's definitely truth to this claim that guys weren't designed to hear us speak. I had a similar experience at brunch this weekend when I was going on and on to a male friend about something I can't even remember anymore. When I got to the end of my rant and finally asked him if he agreed with me on the topic at hand, his answer was, "sorry, I really wasn't listening to a word you said."
Even though I was incredibly frustrated with him, he did bring up a good point, asking, "would you rather I lie and say I heard you?" This little exchange, as insignificant as it was, did make me wonder exactly what it is that makes it so easy for men to tune us out.
As it turns out, a study published in the journal NeuroImage sought to answer the very same question. Researchers found that there are major differences in the way male and female brains process voice sounds. Different brain regions are activated in men, depending on whether they're hearing a male or female voice.
Apparently, the vibration and number of sound waves in our voice makes it harder for men to decipher what we're saying. When it comes to processing a woman's voice, they use the more complex auditory part of the brain that processes music, not human voices. But the guys in the study could easily hear and understand other men’s voices as speech because that uses a simpler brain mechanism at the back of the brain.
So, next time you want to get angry and yell at a guy for "not listening," cut him a little slack – his brain just wasn't made to hear you. My suggestion would be to speak slowly and get to your point fast.
I've met some men like that too. My wife and I have been married over 30 years, and have never had any major arguments. She has her interests and I have mine. We do share some common ones and those get priority.
There was a saying about three things to never mention when one of the other is upset: Kids, money and letting the kids drive.
Honey, where are we going to get the money to get the kids a car to drive to school? - - - And THAT is when the fight started.
Thanks for the ping!
This single lady promises to restrict urges to babble around single men. ;-)
Aye. My pleasure.
Trying to decide if this gets you off the hook or totally busted! LOL!
It’s just that they were better able to ignore female voices than other men...
I suspect it is more content related.
It’s just that they were better able to ignore female voices than other men...
“...Apparently, the vibration and number of sound waves in our voice makes it harder for men to decipher what we’re saying...”
...And lady, unless yer “vibration and sound waves” add up to “Hey! I Want To Get Laid Tonight, Mr. Studly Do-Right!!!” you generally just sound like fingernails on a chalkboard to us, most of the time!
Hahahah!!!
You like the sound of any woman’s voice if they are wearing the right shirt, and fill it out right. You cave-man :)
That’s funny! But I think I’ll refrain from sending the URL to SP. :-) LOL! :-)
” You like the sound of any woman’s voice if they are wearing the right shirt, and fill it out right. You cave-man :)”
Also they must..
1) have their own place
2) be employed
3) plenty of Sam Adams in the fridge
I can understand that.
It’s most annoying to me when it’s about something that’s not very important or time sensitive.
Nevertheless, over the decades, By God’s Grace and work, I’ve become more patient with all manner of stuff.
LOL.
Too often, it sure seems that way!
I just wish He had not installed an auto-pilot in the voice box as standard equipment!
5 minutes?
That fast!?!
How do you manage that?
What’s your training program? Fess up! Make a mint!
Beautiful. Proof that God has a sense of humor.
Bookmarked to use later as an excuse.
I have loved that story for years. So much in fact that for awhile my sig block at work had a quote. I hate people that put cheesy quotes on their e-mails, so in honor of them I added “Some people should just go drink tea” to mine.
It cheered me up all the time.
The original story of the Creation of Woman ...
So God asked Adam, "What is wrong with you?"
Adam said he didn't have anyone to talk to.
God said, "Then I will give you a companion, and she will be called a 'woman'. This person will cook for you and wash your clothes, she will always agree with every decision you make. She will bear your children and never ask you to get up in the middle of the night to take care of them. She will not nag you, and will always be the first to admit she was wrong when you've had a disagreement. She will never have a headache, and will freely give 'love' and compassion whenever needed. She will never question your behaviour or the company you keep. She will support you and understand that you have important decisions to make throughout your life and don't have time for nonsense..."
Adam asked God, "What will a woman like this cost?"
God replied, "An arm and a leg."
Then Adam asked, "What can I get for a rib?"
And the rest is history...
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