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Are you 'bossy'

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nannyfran Wed 12-Mar-14 14:50:38

Oh petallus, are we married to the same man? I hope you don't get as irritated with yours as I do with mine sometimes! The "list" seems to consist of things I'd like done, mostly!
Having said that, he does have his good points and is very handy for reaching things off high shelves! grin

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JessM Wed 12-Mar-14 14:36:44

Men have leadership skills even!
Men are often afraid of women in positions of power, or women with dominant personalities. Hence the insult. They don't call Alan Sugar bossy even, do they.

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soop Wed 12-Mar-14 14:31:44

grin *Lona

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Lona Wed 12-Mar-14 14:21:38

Yep, I'm bossy. Take it or leave it!

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Aka Wed 12-Mar-14 14:14:46

Agree it's a put down.

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petallus Wed 12-Mar-14 14:12:26

'A man is boss, a woman is bossy'.

Some women are drawing attention to the way the word 'bossy' is being applied to women who are natural leaders/efficient/assertive/proactive types. They see calling a woman bossy as an attempt to control their behaviour and make them know their place.

I can relate to this. I am fairly proactive by nature and I like to get things done. However, DH is laid back and rarely instigates our little ventures. He can leave a job half done (but on his list) for months.

So I try to chivvy him along (just a little bit).

I am called bossy.

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