http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/28/science/young-women-often-trendsetters-in-vocal-patterns.html?pagewanted=all
I really like this trend article because of the topic originality. The writer, Douglas Quenqua, has a unique take on this topic because he's writing about the misconception of a valley girl based on the way women talk.
As a female, I admit to using the "girls aren't that bright" theory to my advantage. For example, if I am on a date with a guy, I will stand outside the car door and act confused until he opens it for me. Then if he asks what I am doing I just say, "I wasn't sure what to do, I mean, most guys open doors for me." My two favorite phrases to use when I don't want to do something are: "I'm confused" and "I'm scared." Either way, the end result is usually the same, I appear to be the damsel in distress and the guy feels like a hero. Now, some guys may think that's scandalous, some may think its too needy, heck some might even think its cute, but I like to think of it as our (women) dirty little secret.
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