“We live in a small Ontario town where every Saturday, an outdoor and indoor farmers’ market takes place. I like to go early to buy flowers. The night before, I normally ask my wife if there is anything special she wishes me to buy. She may say “eggs” or “see if they have wild blueberries.” At the market, I go directly to my favourite flower stand and buy flowers. Walking over to the egg stand, I ask for “A dozen large browns.” I pay and look around for wild berries, in late summer only, but find none. I drive home. The whole trip, on a nice day, takes me about 25 to 30 minutes.
When my wife goes to the market, she can easily spend two or more hours there. I used to ask her (I have learned my lesson; I no longer ask): ”What has taken you so long?” “Well,” she will say, “I talk to the farmers, ask where they come from and what else they are growing. I look for special vegetables like zucchini flowers or baby squash. I may ask for cooking instructions for these and expand my meal options. I like to linger and take in the colours and smells. Sometimes, I meet friends and we chat, or we may sit down and have a coffee.”
Two very different experiences, but, I think, rather stereotypical of the differences between how men and women think and act.”
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