“A man fishes for two reasons: he’s either sport fishing or fishing to eat, which means he’s either going to try to catch the biggest fish he can, take a picture of it, admire it with his buddies and toss it back to sea, or he’s going to take that fish on home, scale it, fillet it, toss it in some cornmeal, fry it up, and put it on his plate. (Don’t hate the player, hate the game.) When a man approaches”Īct Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, Expanded Edition: What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, and Commitment Newsflash: it’s not the guy who determines whether you’re a sports fish or a keeper-it’s you. But she will also send all the signals that she is capable of being loyal to a man and taking good care of him, appreciative of what he’s bringing to the relationship, and ready for love-true, long-lasting love. Men automatically know from the moment she opens her mouth that if they want her, they’ll have to get in line with her standards and requirements, or keep it moving because she’s done with the games and isn’t interested in playing. You can walk up to her and give her your best game, and while she may be impressed by what you say, that’s no guarantee that she’s going to let the conversation go any further, much less give you her phone number and agree to give you some of her valuable time.

She commands-not demands-respect, just by the way she carries herself. See, she understands her power and wields it like a samurai sword. Never gives in easily, and the standards/requirements start the moment you open your mouth. X Research source Be assertive and believe in yourself when thinking about whether to pursue a raise or negotiate your salary.

Men believe they deserve the salaries and raises they seek.

To think like a man, overcome these tendencies and realize that saying no is a sign of strength and self-respect, not laziness.

Women often have a hard time saying no to additional responsibilities because they don’t want to be thought of as lazy and are genuinely more inclined to help others than men are.

X Research source Don’t be afraid of being seen as demanding or pushy. On the other hand, if you are interested in a raise, a new position at your company, or greater responsibility, tell your supervisor explicitly that you're interested.

Men have think nothing of turning down excessive assignments. Whether it’s a project you don’t feel comfortable taking on or a small favor a coworker asks you to do, say no if you can’t do it – or just don’t want to.

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