Like spotcat, I saw that one coming a mile away... common Murb... you don't actually think anyone here believes you're sensitive, do you?
Carol: I think most self-assured women use the "pleasantly ignore him" technique by the time they reach their 30s. I know mine does. Heck you can even watch the average sitcom and see women doing exactly that... sort of sarcastically saying "awww, it'll be allwite" when the man gets down in the mouth or whatever. Now, I would like to hear more specifics about what you do to motivate your male students as the semester gains momentum.
