three typically male traits you will never give up.

[cindybc]

Hmmm, yep me to like to dance, and I also love a good competitive debate on any of the many fields of science. Geeee it's been a while since I had someone to oblige me in a good scientific related debate. Then again I beleive that both of those are equal opportunities for both  males and females.

But then I am quite flexible, I feel just as much at home giving pointers of how to treat diaper rash or menstrual cramps to feeling just as much at home discussing the latest development in quantifying the sub atomic structure of the atomic particle of a quasar.  Yet again an equal opportunity in quantum physics.

And I love singing as well, I used singing as a training tool to feminise my voice. Again singing is an equal opportunity for both males and females and singing is also a universal language that all can understand.

I love a good challenge. Nothing wrong with a little cerebral gymnastics now and again, don't worry, your ears won't fall if you so indulge.

Cindy

[Sheila]

I don't know if these are traits or learned through living;
1. not being very social-I think it was the way I was raised or not being able to fit in to social circles.

2. I'm very protective of others, especially to those who can't defend themselves; children and some women.

3.  I tend to become in charge when in groups. I don't try to be it just happens. I might do it subconsciencously.

[cindybc]

Hi Sheila Yes I having had 11 children in my care through the years I can Identify with the protectiveness of children. I am a mild natured individual who would do anything to avoid aggressive behaviour but with a child in the way of this aggressive behaviour I believe my instinct would be to protect that child at any cost.

But I have never been a take charge person, leadership, I would sooner remain in the background, a follower.

Again equal opportunity positions.

Cindy

[mickie88]

the only male trait i can think of is being a father, i refuse to be an uncle. it's aunt Mickie and i'm glad my sister finally figured that out on her own...lol

[soldierjane]

Well... I guess I'd rather think of them as "tomboy" traits but I do seem not to care too much for superficial thinking, I play videogames and know about computers, I'm awfully protective of my loved ones (though I guess that could be construed as 'wolf mother instinct') and I tend not to be afraid of men.
Maybe a sense of 'neatness at all times and in all places' was not instilled into me since I wasn't raised as a little girl, but I've known GGs who are much more messy than I so I don't know

[Mr. Fox]

1. male gender identity
2. occasional men's clothing
3. um . . . heavy metal?  Playing saxophone?  Are these considered masculine?

See, even the FtMs can have difficulty coming up with three.
Adrian

[tinkerbell]

None of you is going to miss watching the telly with your right hand on the remote & your left hand on your crotch? How come?  Bahhh!

ROFL    I have always wondered why they do that.  Are they afraid that *it* may fly away or what?  *giggles*

tink

[Northern Jane]

Didn't really have any "male traits", not as far back as anybody could remember.

[MarySue]

Disclaimer: I'm not transitioning, so this is hypothetical.

I'll reinterpret the original question slightly, and list stereotypical male activities that, ah, "well bred young ladies" are not supposed to do.

1. Eating standing up over the sink.
2. Allowing books, papers, electronic equipment -- and a high level of dust -- to pile up on every horizontal surface in my house.
3. The "right to refuse" when a woman asks me to mind her baby.


I wouldn't give up the following either. Yes, they're frequently associated with males, but plenty of women do these as well, so I wouldn't raise any eyebrows:

* Reading in the bathroom
* Love of women
* Playing with electronic equipment, computers, gadgets, etc. But not cars! Unlike most guys, I hate getting my hands dirty on stuff that's "oily" or "greasy."
* Refusing to call tech support until I've figured out the problem completely.
* Working in IT (hey, most of the women I know are in IT)
* Climbing ladders and mowing my lawn
* My cordless DeWalt drill ("You'll have to pry it out of my cold, dead fingers!")


Finally, I would give up the following stereotypical male traits ... but reluctantly (sigh!):

* The freedom to be slightly sloppy with my personal grooming, at least sometimes.
* The belief that black sneakers and white socks go with anything.
* Replying "No ->-bleeped-<-!" when appropriate (eg, in response to, "Our water was out for three days.")
* Farting & belching.

[MarySue]

None of you is going to miss watching the telly with your right hand on the remote & your left hand on your crotch? How come?  Bahhh!

Huh?  You have your gadgets wrong, Yvonne! You're thinking of watching the computer monitor with one hand on the mouse and the other down your pants.

It's called one-handed surfing.

[Victoria L.]

I had to think long and hard about these...

1.) Disliking wearing make-up (although my girlfriend, who is a genetic girl, rarely wears make-up either, so is it that odd?) BTW, it's not that I think I shouldn't be wearing it, it's just that I don't think it's necessary.
2.) Debating and arguing. Yes, I like doing both for some reason. lol
3.) Liking other women.

I also like playing video games, but I came up with two more unique ones instead... Plus my girlfriend loves playing video games as well. ^_^

[Ellieka]

I think video games are pretty universal these days. My Emme likes to kick my butt in Empire Earth.

[Sheila]

 don't know if these are traits or learned through living;
1. not being very social-I think it was the way I was raised or not being able to fit in to social circles.

2. I'm very protective of others, especially to those who can't defend themselves; children and some women.

3.  I tend to become in charge when in groups. I don't try to be it just happens. I might do it subconsciencously. 



I noticed that the subject was male traits you will never give up. I put down some traits that I have that I would in a heart beat give up.

[Alyssa M.]

Math is human not male, dammit!
Chicks who climb rock ... rock. Same with chicks who climb ice. Even more so.
Chicks who like chicks rock too.

So, there you have three feminine traits (sometimes erroneously pervieved as masculine) that I will never give up.

[Fox]

Hmm difficult question
Loving to engage in intelectual debate of almost anything politics, religion, science and becoming very competitive
playing violent video games and watchibng action movies
being somewhat messy and unorganized and having very little fashion sense (I think black goes with anyhting and wouldn't be caught dead in pink)

[mickie88]

Emme, my 6 year old daughter uses bathroom humor, so i don't see that as much as a male trait even with all the sick guys i use to work with...lol

[Sephirah]

Haha, some of the women around the area I live have an appreciation of toilet humour, and use of such, to the extent that would make a Navvie blush.

[cindybc]

"Hee, hee," How to fart in public. Tighten cheeks to dampen sound, smile hugely, wave by by, then hope it don't smell up the area to much.



Cindy 

[Godot]

"Hee, hee," How to fart in public. Tighten cheeks to dampen sound, smile hugely, wave by by, then hope it don't smell up the area to much.



Cindy

..lol..I'm sorry I just had to say lol to that. I know this ain't a topic for me to be in but.. I'll leave now *walks away giggling* bathroom humor is awful but funny sometimes

[cindybc]

Yea I don't don't do bathroom humor often but this part of the thread was wide open for it. "hee, hee." Cindy the thread buster.