2006-11-02 06:30:42 · 17 answers · asked by Snow Brown 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Some men were never taught to cook. Some don't like it. Most men don't offer to cook because, my opinion, they tried and their girlfriend, wife, whatever, didn't like it or didn't like the way they were doing it. And men if given a choice of being criticized for doing something or not doing something we'll pick being criticized for not doing something. After all if I'm going to be criticized in either case why should I put out any effort, the result is the same.
Me, I cook a lot. My wife didn't really know how to cook when we got married, although in the last 10 year she's gotten really good at it. Yes we've both bomb on some meals, but I have always said that if the worst thing that happen today was a bad meal, then you had a pretty good day. So we're about 50/50 now on the cooking.
But I'm am now FORBIDDEN from EVER doing laundry, hey how was I supposed to know that wool sweaters shrink, sheep don't shrink in the rain why would I think a sweater would?
Oh well, led a good life.
2006-11-02 06:47:40 · answer #1 · answered by Richard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most men, using a general term here, must think that cooking is feminine, sissy, or just haven't a clue. I would venture to say that most men think something out of the microwave, or Hamburger helper or the like is "fine cuisine"
I think that if "men" knew that most professional kitchens have a large ratio of males doing the cooking they would give this some thought. I myself am a professional Chef and have been cooking for 20 years. I have a deep passion and love for cooking and love to share my knowledge.
Try cooking with the guy(s) in question. Show him how much fun food preparation is and can be. Not to mention the romantic thoughts it will provoke in you and any woman that he is cooking for. Good luck!
2006-11-02 14:42:17 · answer #2 · answered by dajones_123 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fear, insecurity or an instilled belief that it is either women's work... or something that they will fail at.
When I was at school 'cooking' was called 'Domestic Science' and only taught to girls.
Nowadays secondary schools in the UK call 'cooking' lessons 'Food Technology' which makes it more acceptable to teach to boys. Maybe that will make more of a difference.
As to the Answerer's who mention that the 'best' chef's in the world are men, they are missing a big part of the point - those men are on a career path, which makes anything more acceptable. Plus they seem to do it by creating these massively ego-centric personality 'masks'.... kind of "see me, I'm a good cook, but I'm rude and hard as nails!"
2006-11-05 11:08:31 · answer #3 · answered by Colin A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't think they're supposed to. A large percentage of men grew up in homes where the mother did all the cooking, cleaning and everything domestic. They think it isn't their role to cook so they don't try to learn. However, batchelors do tend to get a little kitchen savvy after they live on their own for a while. My boyfriend, for instance, can make simple dishes like spaghetti and baked chicken, but when we get hitched I know who'll be doing most of the cooking.
2006-11-02 14:50:43 · answer #4 · answered by Just gorgeous dahling 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all has to do with their upbringing. Boys are conditioned to think cooking is mom's job. But there are exceptions, like my son. He was always naturally curious and wanted to learn how to cook at a young age. He cooks a lot now, which is good, because his girlfriend doesn't.
2006-11-02 14:46:21 · answer #5 · answered by Pepper's Mommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm from Louisiana & all men from here aren't considered "men" unless they can cook. My husband cooks more often than I do & as well as I do. The only complaint I have about him cooking is that it takes him so long to do so. (you know, men have to play at everything they do)
2006-11-02 17:43:07 · answer #6 · answered by 2D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, the best dozen cooks I know are men.
As far as day to day stuff, maybe for the same reason women don't like to do engine maintenance, just not their thing.
2006-11-02 14:40:52 · answer #7 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be how they were raised, my boyfriend's family is old school Italian and there's nothing sexist about it, he just grew up watching his mom cook and that's what he's used to. It could also be nerves, maybe they're self conscious about their skills in the kitchen... in which case they usually make up for it in the bedroom :)
2006-11-02 15:02:25 · answer #8 · answered by Mel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you kidding? Cooking has gotten me more women than some toilet seats. Want to make a woman melt, serve them a dinner they would never be able to make, and do it with flair.
2006-11-02 17:51:33 · answer #9 · answered by iknowtruthismine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Funny. . .the best cooks are almost all men
2006-11-02 14:36:54 · answer #10 · answered by Brenno 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋