sexist attitudes

[vernon]

There's one mechanic in our household and it ain't me.

There's several in our house and they record with Mike Rutherford.

 

[vernon]

Ah Genesis

Not quite.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Point of order here... Is it considered a necessary male attribute to be able to do this stuff? If so, why? I'm crap at stuff like that, but I'm great at cooking, cleaning, washing etc. And I have a penis.

Tradition

Disclaimer: my views don't count on gender task assignment topics because I'm an alien* Ladyeeee

*not originally from the UK

 

[Saluki]

Point of order here... Is it considered a necessary male attribute to be able to do this stuff? If so, why? I'm crap at stuff like that, but I'm great at cooking, cleaning, washing etc. And I have a penis.

I am assuming that you can use a dipstick and a petrol pump though. Not necessarily a male attribute but kind of handy if you drive a car. Otherwise you don't go that far.

 

[Sandra6]

Exactly, why does it have to be a male attribute?

I don't have a problem with anyone not being able to do this stuff, but if you can't do it you don't get to comment negatively on my ability to!

 

[Fnaar]

I am assuming that you can use a dipstick and a petrol pump though. Not necessarily a male attribute but kind of handy if you drive a car. Otherwise you don't go that far.

Yeah, but I'm not sure I can "even" fit wiper blades. I have never done it. It appears to be a requirement, me being a bloke and all that.

 

[compo]

I have a hobby restoring vintage sewing machines and I am often asked to sort out modern ones. I have yet to meet a woman who can set the timing on one. I do concede though that if a woman could then chances are we wouldn't meet anyway.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

...I have never done it. It appears to be a requirement, me being a bloke and all that.

 

[Fnaar]

Have never had to.

 

[Chromatic]

Have never had to.

Don't think he meant change wiper blades.

 

[Fnaar]

Oh right, Miss Goodbody to the witness box, please.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

I've no idea how to change wiper blades, that's what servants are for.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

Apparently I need to learn to rise above it.

You mean your employer didn't support you, and actually thinks the customer's sexist attitude is acceptable?

 

[mrandmrspoves]

I was rather amused a few years ago when one of the anaesthetists at work was telling us about her unfortunate visit to Plumbase. Her husband had asked her to nip in while in town to get a new toilet pedestal. When she was asked if she wanted an S bend or a P bend - her response was to ask if there wasn't one that did both?
Mind you, I am not all that savvy myself, I was really disappointed to find out that Screwfix wasn't a dating agency.

 

[Andy_R]

I taught my wife how to knit and my daughter how to crochet.

Well that explains the new cycle shorts then.