2007-07-18 04:40:19 · 17 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
I don't think that is true... many men ask for directions. My dad once stopped at a gas station to ask for directions and ended up talking to the guy for like a half an hour, he ended up knowing one of the guys relatives and now they all go deer hunting together.
2007-07-18 05:54:01 · answer #1 · answered by ecogeek4ever 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most of the times I asked for directions this is basically how it went:
Me: Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to Bennington Street.
Mr. Map: Sure. when you head out of this parking lot, go that way for 3, maybe 4 blocks.
Me: When you say that way, you mean East?
Mr. Map: I mean 'that way.' (incidentally, when they point that way they are pointing East, but they really mean North) Anyway, after 3 or 4 blocks turn left and go down 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 lights... maybe 8, no 9 - definitely 9 lights and then make a right. Then you gotta go a ways and turn left two blocks BEFORE the Starbucks Then make another left at the church, and then I think you're close.
Bottom line, half time I ask for directions, I end up more confused.
That's why I carry a Thomas Guide atlas.
2007-07-18 12:33:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is not a gender thing, as it is not a gender thing that women can't read maps.
Most of the men I have known ask for directions. I suppose shy people that have problems asking strangers for help would be the ones that have difficulty asking directions. But again it is not a gender thing IMO
2007-07-18 13:00:16 · answer #3 · answered by Flyinghorse 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
For the same reason that Women will never listen to Our opinions................because We (both sexes) think that We know where We are going to get to in the end.
Was Your asking this question a request for a direction, or a need to seek Our opinion?
2007-07-18 12:04:54 · answer #4 · answered by Ashleigh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen more men asking for directions than women, but then again maybe that's just because the hubby usually drives.
Some people are just embaressed that they don't know where they're going.
2007-07-18 13:50:59 · answer #5 · answered by Recipiscence 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My husband doesn't mind asking for directions, I think because it gives him a chance to stop and smoke and get another cup of coffee.
2007-07-18 11:58:01 · answer #6 · answered by Jennie t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's genetic. Back in the early times, men left the village to hunt, and their survival was dependent on their ability to navigate. Yes I suppose it has something to do with pride, but keep in mind that in the past it was expected of us to be good navigators.
2007-07-18 19:07:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question, but probably without a good answer. only plausible thing I can think of is that men think they need to know-it-all, and can NEVER admit to any weakness, including asking for directions. they think it makes them less of a great person if they admit to needing somebody's help.
of course, there are also always exceptions to prove the rule.
2007-07-18 12:54:53 · answer #8 · answered by !ts _a_ type 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Connected to not wanting to admit weakness-a penalty in western society. A man wants to appear cabable. "Lost" may make him fear appearing incapable of "directing the show"; providing leadership.
2007-07-22 02:03:49 · answer #9 · answered by LELAND 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a matter of pride, I guess that some men feel like they need to be able to provide everything for their woman, including directions.
2007-07-18 12:33:06 · answer #10 · answered by Barbie! 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋