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    This document discusses perceived differences in abilities between men and women. It presents a series of claims that men can do certain tasks but women cannot, such as changing a tire, assembling furniture, driving well, and investing money. Conversely, it also claims that women can do things like cook well, organize a holiday, remember important dates, and dress stylishly, but men cannot. The document suggests these claims are related to stereotypical gender roles.

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    This document discusses perceived differences in abilities between men and women. It presents a series of claims that men can do certain tasks but women cannot, such as changing a tire, assembling furniture, driving well, and investing money. Conversely, it also claims that women can do things like cook well, organize a holiday, remember important dates, and dress stylishly, but men cannot. The document suggests these claims are related to stereotypical gender roles.

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    Discussing ability: Men versus Women!!

    REMEMBER!! USEFUL ADVERBS FOR YOUR DISCUSSION

    AGREEING Well Slowly Neatly


    DISAGREEING
    I (completely) agree (with) Badly Fast Clearly
    I (completely) disagree (with)
    In my opinion… Carefully Dangerously Stylishly
    I don’t agree at all.
    I think so. Carelessly Safely Easily
    I don’t think so.
    From my point of view… Efficiently Correctly Hopelessly
    I think that’s not completely right.
    I believe that… Quickly Beautifully Cleverly
    I doubt that…

    Women CAN’T change


    Men CAN’T change a
    a light bulb. Men CAN!
    diaper. Women CAN!
    Related: repair a tap,
    Related: feed a baby, put
    paint walls, hang up
    the baby to sleep, sing a
    curtains, etc.
    lullaby, etc.

    Men CAN change a Women CAN’T put up


    tire. Women CAN’T! a tent. Men CAN!

    Related: make a fire,


    Related: replace the
    use a camping stove,
    battery, check the oil,
    use a compass, etc.
    put the tire chains, etc.

    Women CAN’T use the last


    Men CAN take good
    technology properly. Men
    photos. Women CAN’T!
    CAN!
    Related: print photos, use
    Related: install new software,
    the right lens, use the
    use electronic devices, choose
    flash, etc.
    the right hardware, etc.
    Men CAN assemble
    Women CAN use a
    furniture. Women CAN’T!
    washing machine. Men
    Related: choose the CAN’T!
    correct tools, follow
    Related: iron, use a
    instructions, not to hurt
    dishwasher, sew, etc.
    themselves, etc.

    Women CAN cook very Men CAN drive very


    well. Men CAN’T! well. Women CAN’T!

    Related: going shopping Related: park safely,


    for food, choose the right pass the driving test at
    ingredients and quantities, the first try, choose the
    set a nice table, etc. right spare parts, etc.

    Women CAN organise a Men CAN invest money


    good holiday. Men CAN’T! cleverly and safely.
    Women CAN’T!
    Related: choose a nice
    destination, find convenient Related: deal with money,
    accommodation, find cheap open and manage bank
    means of transport, etc. accounts, buy shares, etc.

    Men CAN manage a Women CAN remember


    company well. Women important dates easily.
    CAN’T! Men CAN’T!

    Related: take important Related: remember


    decisions, give orders anniversaries, birthdays,
    efficiently, convince appointments, etc.
    customers, etc.

    Women CAN dress Men CAN’T learn foreign


    stylishly. Men CAN’T! languages quickly. Women
    CAN!
    Related: match the
    right colours, choose Related: make themselves
    nice patterns, find the understandable quickly, use
    right accessories, etc. grammar accurately, learn
    vocabulary fast, etc.

    And what about you???

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