Have you played a gender stereotype to your advantage?

[eureka1]

No. Who would do that?

[WoundedSpirit]

I used it twice, back in the 70s when I was very young. I had finally passed my written driver's test, and was now going on to the driving part. I knew I couldn't parallel park. I wore a very short skirt, and the man giving the test was probably in his 40s. When it came time to parallel park, I flat out told him I couldn't do it. He passed me anyway.

The second time I was trying to get a job where I would end up being the youngest employee. It was between me and an adult man. I wore that same short skirt to the final interview. I got the job.

Was I successful because I showed my legs? I guess I'll never know for sure, but I'm sure it didn't hurt.

[silibran]

I use DH as an excuse sometimes, or if I haven't made up my mind, I'll say I have to talk to DH.

We used to play good cop bad cop when we made purchases. I was the bad cop. I always have 10 million questions, and I also can think of reasons why a purchase is wrong at this time.

We don't do that much any more.

We make all major purchases together. We both bring separate points of view to any decision. But if I had to, I'd play the gender card if it made a task easier. Mostly it doesn't, but if I needed something badly, I'd play the card if it got me what I needed.

I didn't make this society, you know? But I do have to function in it.