Stuff you probably don't Know about men but should

1. Do you know why men hate to talk about problems? It overwhelms and physically stresses him out; while the exact opposite is true of females. They only use one side of the brain while ruminating on ideas. Because of this, they tackle one problem at a time. They fix it immediately if at all possible. If not, they simply move on to the next issue. Solving problems produce testosterone that gives them the natural chemical buzz to continue meeting issues one at a time.

2. Men are constantly promoting themselves. Whether they actually deserve the accolades isn't important. They love to take credit. They self-promote to their employers constantly. They subtlety sow the seeds of competency, confidence and dependability. So even if they aren't needed today for a project, the idea has been planted. Somewhere down the line when a new project arises, the employer will have to pick someone from the employee pool. And the person who has best planted his subconscious seeds tend to be the employee chosen.

3. Men are very frugal with their body language compared to women. They stay still and quiet throughout presentations, unless their is a particular point that they agree with. As discussed above, it is important to interact much more dynamically when talking to a woman.

4. In a work environment, men are like a pack of dogs fighting over a bone. It's more or less a free-for-all of ideas. Polite etiquette goes out the window. Men will throw out ideas, interrupt each other in aggressive attempts to dominate the conversation to get the ear of the person in charge. This may work well with male employers; however, not ideal for female bosses.

5. Men talk more about the solution than the problem. So if you have a male boss, it is very important to get straight to the point. Prepare. Know what you want to say and then stick to the script. For women, the surest way to persuade a man to do something is by simply asking, "Will you do this for me?" Wait for them to finish and then thank them.

6. It's paramount to understand what makes men and women feel good. It will help you immeasurably in all facets of business and pleasure. If you want to ask for a raise or promotion, do your homework and make your requests clear, direct and reasonable. In addition, always leave your boss feeling good. Even if he says no, make sure you leave it on a positive open-ended note. For instance: "What can I do to get this raise, benefit etc."

7. The chemicals produced by men and women in the same situations are dramatically different. It's a major reason for the huge communication gap between sexes. Understanding these differences can be invaluable to building, opening, repairing, and most importantly, understanding successful communication channels between men and women.

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By Kimberly Coon
Social Media, Public Relations
Mars Venus Coaching


Kimberly has over 20 years of experience in Communications, Journalism and Marketing. She is a champion of empowering oneself and others. Her mantra is: learning keeps you hungry, alive and relevant.