What is it with men and tips?

[FROSTY:Me]

A little factoid Geestring. Airlines used to be run on the basis that the pilot was a god in his own domain. No communication from pasengers to PIC (fulla in charge). As a result several air accidents happened because the fulla in charge diddn't actually know what was going on behind him.(most everything is behind him)
Now there is a system in place so passengers are able to tell PIC about stuff that maybee worrys them--Hey mr Pilot didya know the engine fell off the wing??

[Genestho]

Well, I ain't no digger driver, but have been in a "mans domain" more than once..

I find you can listen to, and accept the advice graciously, take from the advice - what you want, and then promptly show them how you can kick arse!

That's called earning your respect.

Advice is not soley given by men, so don't take offence, take what you want, don't thrive on it, and move on

I am an advocator of "Girl Power" So big ups to you!

Oooo, are we supposed to be giving advice here?! Whoops!

[klingon]

It's not just a guy/girl thing... there are all kinds of situations and all kinds of agendas that influence how people give advice and how people take it (or reject it).

Just this morning my sister was complaining how Mum insists on telling Sis how to bring up her baby. Maybe Mum's got some good ideas, but when Sis is walking around the house trying to settle a 9-month-old who's screaming in one ear and Mum is following closely on her heels bellowing advice in the other ear (mostly "You're doing it all wrong!") I can see why nobody ends up happy with the outcome.

On the other hand, the other day I saw Sis' husband changing the baby's nappy and Sis kept telling him he was doing it wrong. Eventually he handed the baby and the nappy to Sis and let her do it herself. To her, this was proof he couldn't do it as well as she could. To me, there will come a time when she complains that he isn't an involved father because he never changes the baby's nappy. Again, nobody ends up happy.

Both these situations were examples of people trying to retain their power in a relationship. Trying to prove they had superior knowledge to the other person and therefore maintain their authority.

Of course, I am then tempted to wade in and offer my own advice to everyone. "Mum, why don't you just butt out and leave Sis to bring up her own child?" and "Sis, just let hubby practice putting a nappy on the baby without you peering over his shoulder - it's not going to kill either of them!"

So far, I have avoided giving advice to them all (even though I know best!) I just get to be the doting auntie who plays with the baby when he's not crying and doesn't need his nappy changed!

[alley cat]

Take the advice, be glad someone takes an interest. You may pick up some wee gems along the way. I work with a boy crew too and they loved being asked for help. Men just wana be men. And thank god for most of em, it would be a bitchy planet otherwise.

[3Banger]

I wonder if the guys offer you advice because your a shit operater and look stupid? Just a thought.

[geestring]

We just gotta get a decent lock put on that kitchen door

no need matie i dont cook.

[QUOTE=awayatc;1129260092]So you want to be treated like a bloke when it suits you,
and like a lady on other occasions?

[quote] can that happen, if so then YES PLEASE.

And how is a bloke to know which way you prefer to be treated when?......

[QUOTE].
if your worthy enough !! YOU'LL KNOW.

Presumption can be a mother. You are playing in a traditionally male dominated area, which means a lot of men will presume that you are not as good as they are, and will offer advice.

That’s when you step up and kick arse I hope? Or at least match them in skill – because if you don’t and you are just average (or below), then you actually justify men’s attitudes towards girls who play in their sand pit.

of course i kick ass, thats why after 5 years in the industry im still here.

A little factoid Geestring. Airlines used to be run on the basis that the pilot was a god in his own domain. No communication from pasengers to PIC (fulla in charge). As a result several air accidents happened because the fulla in charge diddn't actually know what was going on behind him.(most everything is behind him)
Now there is a system in place so passengers are able to tell PIC about stuff that maybee worrys them--Hey mr Pilot didya know the engine fell off the wing??

just as well my digger doesnt have a back seat.

Well, I ain't no digger driver, but have been in a "mans domain" more than once..

I find you can listen to, and accept the advice graciously, take from the advice - what you want, and then promptly show them how you can kick arse!

That's called earning your respect.

Advice is not soley given by men, so don't take offence, take what you want, don't thrive on it, and move on

I am an advocator of "Girl Power" So big ups to you!

Oooo, are we supposed to be giving advice here?! Whoops!

i never take offence, just trying to do my job, but when someone is standing by talking pointless dribble, why should i be waisting valueable work time, being nice to these clowns when most of them have only read about how to operate. these are the dangerous clowns. was not talking about my team, we all work in together. other random site visitors.

[geestring]

I wonder if the guys offer you advice because your a shit operater and look stupid? Just a thought.

WHO are you.
ah are you my stalker.

[LBD]

Hi Gstring

If you ever make it over here, I will arrange for you to have a play with one of our new toys...22 tonnes, thats almost 2/3rds a bucket load.

Photographed at the factory before dismantling and shipping.

[geestring]

Take the advice, be glad someone takes an interest. You may pick up some wee gems along the way. I work with a boy crew too and they loved being asked for help. Men just wana be men. And thank god for most of em, it would be a bitchy planet otherwise.

thanx but im at work for a purpose not coffee group, if i wanted them to be inerested i would operate my digger in a bikini.

[3Banger]

WHO are you.
ah are you my stalker.

just teasing

[geestring]

Hi Gstring

If you ever make it over here, I will arrange for you to have a play with one of our new toys...22 tonnes, thats almost 2/3rds a bucket load.

Photographed at the factory before dismantling and shipping.

thanx will keep you in mind, let me know if you need an opertaor. that looks AWSOME. SHAME our fleet only goes from 1.5 to 50 tonne.

[LBD]

thanx but im at work for a purpose not coffee group, if i wanted them to be inerested i would operate my digger in a bikini.

You would not work over here in a bikini....minus 35 in winter and a max of plus 15 in summer with frosts and snow all year round.... Seriuus FRIPPLE as my daughter would say.

[3Banger]

...and if thats you in your profile pic I think I'd put work boots and wooly socks on with me stubbie shorts and singlet to come talk tractors with ya!

[Fatt Max]

Look, at the end of the day the answer is simple. Men simply love them, they love playing with them and love having them wiggled around, especially if there is a bit of whipped banana cream on the end. I mean, at the end of the day, the only reason women have them is so men will talk to them.

Sorry...I thought it said 'Tits'......ahem, forget that post, eh

[Kemet]

Hi Gstring

If you ever make it over here, I will arrange for you to have a play with one of our new toys...22 tonnes, thats almost 2/3rds a bucket load.

Photographed at the factory before dismantling and shipping.

How come only she gets one??!!

I want one!!!

Give me one!!!!

Where's miiiinnnnnnneeeeeeee????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!