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DodaPedia » Blog Archive » New gender gaps for the new millennium — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:39:50 +0000

[...] they hang out with higher powered people, they are better at public speaking, and they walk with a more confident gait, which, of course, inspires [...]

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By: David Aughenbaugh

David Aughenbaugh — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:18:57 +0000

I have two problems with this idea. One is that we also judge people on whether they are authentic. The other is that just because two things are closely associated, it doesn't mean that one caused the other. (correlation versus causation.)

"People with a cold sneeze a lot" Therefore you can give yourself a cold by sneezing a lot. It just doesn't work that way.

By: Shefaly

Shefaly — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:23:48 +0000

The other day, my neighbour said that when I am going somewhere, he is afraid to stop me and say hello (their kids always do, but that is another matter) because I walk so purposefully.

Now I wonder what I should read into the comment, if anything :-)

By: Daddio

Daddio — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 01:24:21 +0000

One of the first things I learned from my life-partner (over 40 years ago, was the importance of gait. She had the uncanny ability to recognize people long before their face was visible, by their gait. She's a sociologist-turned-modern dancer-turned-musician and now a homeopath, btw, and an amazing intuitive.

I owe to her the time I've spent working on posture, body language, and gait, and those have contributed to a successful leadership career. Thanks for this.

By: Jim C.

Jim C. — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:49:08 +0000

High heels have an anatomical effect. They make your butt and chest stick out.

By: virginia

virginia — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:55:46 +0000

Penelope,
Get real. How do you think researchers determined a woman's ability to have a vaginal orgasm related to stride length and who are these researchers? The definitive research shows that vaginal orgasims are kind of a myth. If your stride is shorter does that mean you are more likely to have a clitoral orgasm? Is it due to friction and quicker repetitions of short striders?

As for the heels and vulnerability question, put a man in 4 inch stilletos and tell me, does he look powerful or vulnerable?

I love your blogs. Whether conveying credible information or out in left field, they are usually entertaining.

By: Dale

Dale — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:13:15 +0000

Sometimes in pretending we help ourselves believe that things are better than they are. When I'm depressed, I can get an almost immediate boost by acting confident, which includes walking confidently.
It takes a little time to work though and depending on the circumstances may not always work, but when there is nothing else, you have nothing to lose. Fool others by your demeanor, and sometimes you also fool/convince yourself.
My2centsworth:)

By: Meitar Moscovitz

Meitar Moscovitz — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 14:54:25 +0000

There is theory and there is practice. As much as it pains me to admit it, many people turn stupid things into truths by being consistently, unstoppably stupid. Case in point: anchor text on web sites that says, "click here" was, at first, provably bad and not useable, and as more and more people started to use such provably bad and not useable anchor text, the tide began to shift and before we know it, using link text like "click here" is nearly a requirement to get people to click on links. I like your posts a lot, Penelope, and I don't doubt that body language has a huge impact on the way we communicate with others and represent ourselves, but the very dubious gender stereotypes you seem to be perpetuating in this post makes this one nudge me dangerously close to the, "Maybe I shouldn't read her blog anymore" decision. FWIW, the "wealthy men give women more orgasms" study is riddled with problems, despite being widely syndicated.

By: curiously random

curiously random — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 22:37:50 +0000

My own son (age 11) jumps in to help me out sometimes with the phrase "I can do that for you, I'm not wearing heels" as if I were about to topple over.

I'm in boots with a solid heel, designed by one of those boring-walking-shoe companies, not Jimmy Choos, darling. I CAN change a spare tire or shift a heavy box without falling on my ass. Well, almost.