Is it true that ultimatums don't work on men? Why?
What do you mean? Would you like to give some specifics?
Is it true that ultimatums don't work on men? Why?
What do you mean? Would you like to give some specifics?
Re: Men and Ultimatums
look men hate that women are so indecisive about stuff, plus most of the time men really are laid back, so when an ultimatum is given they are basically given 2 mutually exclusive options by the woman. makes our job easier..of all the dynamically changing combinations and permutations of what we are expected to do, two clear distinct choices are given.
so things like, either you come to fulanas bhais mehndi, or you are not getting anything to eat..
I would take it as cool, so I dont have to go to this mehndi thing, and that means I dont get a meal at home so I will order pizza and wings or go grab a bite to eat or call the fellas to meet up at some kebab tikka joint.
then women get angry and stuff..like i mean u gave me 2 options, I just picked one. :D
Re: Men and Ultimatums
bhag gayeen saari khawateen ab...
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It's because we're indecisive.
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I tried it once, didn't work out too hot. Gathering the views of the posters, if ya give an ultimatum that person will never pick what you want them to.
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I would never give an ultimatum because i'd be scared they'd take the option that i dont want. ;(
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Men always take the option women don't want. You tell me A or B. I will be damn sure I find G somewhere.
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^ and then women are accused of being the complicated ones!!
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no not complicated confused and indecisive
women are not complicated, they just make everything complicated.. there is a diff :)
look men hate that women are so indecisive about stuff, plus most of the time men really are laid back, so when an ultimatum is given they are basically given 2 mutually exclusive options by the woman. makes our job easier..of all the dynamically changing combinations and permutations of what we are expected to do, two clear distinct choices are given.
so things like, either you come to fulanas bhais mehndi, or you are not getting anything to eat..
I would take it as cool, so I dont have to go to this mehndi thing, and that means I dont get a meal at home so I will order pizza and wings or go grab a bite to eat or call the fellas to meet up at some kebab tikka joint.
then women get angry and stuff..like i mean u gave me 2 options, I just picked one. :D
What if the stakes were higher?
what if it's not just food but something you enjoy doing like I will cut off the subcription to ESPN - then what?
Men always take the option women don't want. You tell me A or B. I will be damn sure I find G somewhere.
Why CM - why G? Is it because you (MEN) don't wan't to be controlled?
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They do work if women actually carry them out, If you say once 'if you dont do such and such then im leaving' And he doesnt do such and such and you do leave, Then he will realise you do actually mean it.
However if you say that but dont leave, He'll realise your jus chatting and never take you seriously.
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Be warned threatening him with leaving might make him incredibly happy.
You have to learn when to use them.
I use them on Saturday mornings.... please do this or you won't get fresh parathaas... That always works :D
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^ :D I gotta learn how to make parathay. They have magical powers.
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^:hehe: Oh yes they do
What do you mean? Would you like to give some specifics?
If you don't quit smoking, I will start smoking too
If you don't get off your computer at once, I will throw it out the window
etc
Re: Men and Ultimatums
Make them more realistic, like "If you don't get off your computer at once, I'll switch it off"... when he doesn't, just press the power button and switch it off and let him fume (if its a desktop, pull the plug).... viola, it will totally work the next time you use it :p
Oh and in case of smoking, just toss them in the trash in front of him and put some yucky stuff on top of it … let him watch his hard-earned money go down the drain… I bet he will never smoke in front of you again
(away from you, I can’t guarantee)