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become quiet.
In the following chart six commonly expressed abbreviated warning signals are fisted as well
as how a woman might unknowingly respond in an intrusive and unsupportive manner:
SIX COMMON ABBREVIATED WARNING SIGNALS
When a woman asks "What's the matter?"
A Man Says
A Woman Responds
"I'm OK" or "It's OK.'
"I know something's wrong. What is it?"
"I'm fine" or "It's fine."
"But you seem upset. Let's talk."
"It's nothing."
"I want to help. I know something is bothering you. What is
it?"
"It's all right" or "I'm all right."
"Are you sure?
I am happy to help you."
"It's no big deal."
"But something is upsetting you. I think we should talk."
"It's no problem."
"But it is a problem. I could help."
When a man makes one of the above abbreviated comments he generally wants silent
acceptance or space. At times like this, to avoid misinterpretation and unnecessary panic, the
Venusians consulted their Martian/Venusian Phrase Dictionary. Without this assistance,
women misinterpret these abbreviated expressions.
Women need to know that when a man says "I am OK" it is an abbreviated version of what he
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