Communication

Samantha Bonar of the LA Times -- writing about Maureen Dowd's new book, Are Men Necessary -- says she's learned that she needs only 10 monosyllabic words to effectively communicate with men. You Big Strong Yes Chips Game Beer Man Want Great For example: "Big strong man want beer?" "You want chips?" "You great!" I will avoid these words like New Orleans: Me I Why What Can Will No Never Stop Yuck As in: "Why do you insist on my wearing these sheer red stockings?" "Can I have one of your beers?" "Will you let me know if you are married?"