Lesson Number Three: Meekness

Dear Ladies,

My next topic is meekness. Many of you read that word and cringed - it was a sour apple to your eye. But that just means you do not know the true definition of meekness. Meekness does not mean weak, small, or helpless. Rather it is a sly way of pretending to be helpless without looking weak or small.

For instance, NEVER open a door for a guy. Even if he has his hands full, or a broken arm - don't open it for him. He still wants to be manly and gentlemanly. And girls, do the dudes a favor, and let them be gentlemen. Or, in some cases, make them be gentlemen.

Another way of meekness, a more extreme way, is to not take a cart when grocery shopping. I give you ten minutes before some guy is asking if he can get you a cart. Or better yet, carry your things for you.

Another method of meekness is to never wear a jacket. Guy's are thrilled to let you wear their jacket if it's chilly out. A little shiver here, a little shiver there, can help out the situation too...

Okay, but we must draw a line here. There's meekness, and then there's stupidity. If it's blowing snow outside, not wearing a jacket is SO obvious. (Just wear a light one.) And if you're going to the store to do a big shop, it's lame to stand in the middle of an isle waiting for a guy with your hands full when you could be getting your shopping done. If you're really desperate, a tear or two won't hurt a thing.

BUT WE'RE NOT HUNTING. We're just helping with these guys their peripheral vision. ::crackle crackle, rustle rustle::

You're fellow leaf rustler,
The Pancake Woman