In a recent conversation, I was assailed with a deluge of questions, all intended to be a litmus test to determine my grasp on a particular subject. The most interesting conclusion I obtained from this conversation, was not a better comprehension of the subject, but instead, an observation of male behaviour.
When I say "I don't know X", I am not saying I know nothing about X. Sometimes, I mean that I just don't know enough about X. But men, in general, tend to claim they know something that they only have an inkling about, only to give a dismal appraisal of their knowledge when asked to elaborate upon it. Having a general idea about something, does not give you bragging rights to say you know it.
But in a world where knowledge is power, and power is authority, and authority is control, and control can be absolute, perhaps I should just claim that I know it.
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ohh yeahh.. i've encountered plenty of guys who are like that.. (one immediately popped into my head when i read your post). they really get on my nerves.. sometimes i feel like telling them, "shut up, will you!!" coz its so obvious that they don't really know what they're talking about.
i don't know, but my opinion has always been that we should be just honest, thus saving ourselves from embarassment if people were to then ask us to elaborate more on whatever that subject may be.
well.. but thats me la.. *shrug*
i don't know ;)
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