What I'm reading: Playing Dead, by Allison Brennan
What I'm writing: Chapter 32.
To continue with my notes from Deb Maynard's workshop at the Emerald City Writer's Conference:
Men fighting women. (Women, these are things to be aware of)
1. Grabbing clothing or purse straps.
2. Grabbing long hair (wonder if hubby will accept that I'm safer with short hair!)
3. Grabbing from behind, around the neck.
4. Lapel grabs.
5. Pushing a women against a wall.
6. Ambush.
7. In bed asleep.
The way men fight other men. Again, as I said yesterday, these are all generalizations. We all know exceptions, but these are the basics for men who fight.
Men will fight for just about any reason.
Men fight until one gives in
Men enjoy the fight. Often it's, "Great fight, now let's grab a beer."
Men brag about fighting.
Men are more physical, they will take more damage without worrying about injury or appearance. In fact, bruises are often badges of honor. And again, it's likely to be, "Great fight, now let's grab a beer."
Men fight and then let go of the reason for the fight. When it's over, it's over.
Men anticipate a fight and are more aware of surroundings and possible outcomes.
Men see fighting as part of their nature.
Men are proud to defend and protect (goes back to that hard wiring and the his brain/her brain)
A man's ego is engaged in the fight as much as his body.
Men see fighting in terms of a winner and a loser.
Tune in tomorrow for the last installment.
1 comment:
I'm not one to physically fight, but the motivations are pretty close to the way I approach verbal fisticuffs.I definitely don't like to lose an argument if I think I am right.
Part 1 was interesting. One of the reasons I never fight is that I probably wouldn't quit so I don't.
Ray
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