Manslations: Decoding the Secret Language of Men
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THE ULTIMATE INTERPRETER OF GUY BEHAVIOR Why doesn't my man get me flowers?
Easy - because flowers don't do anything cool. Will I scare him off if I call him first?
No way. Well, not unless he's actually terrified of his phone, in which case you likely have bigger problems. Why can't he just talk to me about our relationship?
Yeah . . . and how come a gazelle never waits around to see if that lion is friendly? Men sometimes seem impossible to understand. But it turns out they're about as easy to read as coloring books - if you know what you're looking for. Manslations answers all these questions and more in this hilarious - and honest - guide to what men say, who they are, and why they behave the way they do. "When that guy told you - within thirty seconds of introducing himself at the bar - that he drives a hybrid because he cares about the environment, the manslation is that he was trying to work his way into your bikini areas." Manslations reveals the golden rule that helps you figure out what never to worry about (and what to lose sleep over), plus the two key questions that will help unlock the meaning behind even the most confusing male actions. Capped off by a man-to-woman phrasebook, this is the only relationship guide you'll ever need. |
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Manslations: Decoding the Secret Language of Men Reviews |
 At The Top of the Heap of Dating Books |
| Reviewer: Rachel Kramer Bussel, New York City |
I've read my fair share of dating books, and frankly, so many of them lack substance. Jeff Mac's Manslations is both funny and informative, giving a guy's perspective without the harsh snark of He's Just Not That Into You.
Some of his examples may not be exactly a barrel of laughs for us ladies (such as that, well, men will sleep with you even if they don't like you, just because they can), but ultimately he has a positive message: that guys are easy to read if you don't try to read too much into them. I'm as guilty of this as anyone, trying to read between the lines of emails and overanalyzing conversations well beyond the point that I'm making any sense.
Mac's basic message to women is to speak up. Playing hard to get won't get you anywhere, and hinting that you want a certain gift won't do the trick. The chapters on the first date and post-date debriefing do an excellent job of breaking down what guys say and what they mean. What I really liked about Manslations is that Mac owns up to men sometimes acting in ways that seem a bit irrational (sorry guys), but he doesn't try to excuse men acting stupidly, but rather says that jerky guys are just jerky guys, and that the average guy isn't a jerk, but won't always act the way a woman would. I'm not saying that it's then been a snap for me to decipher male behavior when it comes to dating simply by reading this, but I feel like I have a better handle on things that have confused me in the past. Personally, I don't really get the whole sleeping with people you don't even like thing, so I chalk that one up to a guy thing I will never fully understand. Though it's often tempting to want to argue back to Mac (but WHY do men think/act like that?) or point out the ridiculousness of it, it's to his credit that he counteracts many of the arguments I would have made. At the end of the day, Mac is both defending his gender (in its more honorable incarnations, mostly) and giving women unique insights that'll serve well in all sorts of dating scenarios, from flirtation to (way) beyond. |
Not just another dating self help book
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| Reviewer: Sandra Montour-pierre, |
| I deliberately avoid dating self help books but this book floored me. First of all after just a 5 second flick through I couldn't put it down. I found myself sitting on the floor in the book store aisle laughing my head off & nodding in agreement ( ok so maybe I had a few "YES!!!" moments too). To say this book is insightful is an understatement. Even if you have nailed the man thing believe me you still have something you can learn from this author. And did I mention its intelligent w/out being condescending. The voice( yes, it spoke to me) is that of your best male friend telling you to take a seat because he is gonna tell it like it is. |
Every single/not single woman needs to read this book
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| Reviewer: Claire, NYC, NY |
This book is really good, useful and fun to read.
I've been going through life trying to make sense out of what magazines/books/my mom/my girlfriends were telling me about men and dating but that was so complicated I was just about to give up altogether. That's when I found Jeff's words and they made my life a lot easier and happier. I just stopped freaking and started having fun.
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Excellent observations in a humorous format
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| Reviewer: N. Matteson, |
| This book is really excellent. The author is genuinely funny and creative. His observations have helped me decode some behavior in my past relationships that I've been absolutely mystified by. Highly recommended! |
Manslations: Handbook to the Male Mind!
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| Reviewer: D. Bourgeois, USA |
Just finished reading Manslations! I could not put it down. It was like watching the sunrise. I suddenly understood so much about men...why they do and say things...why they act a certain way. I was shaking my head in agreement the whole way through.
I am nominating Jeff Mac for the Nobel Peace Prize. He has certainly earned it for advancing the cause of women everywhere. |
Funny and Smart
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| Reviewer: Jmo, Albuquerque, NM USA |
| Manslations: Decoding the Secret Language of Men This book is a wonderful combination of humor and solid (if offbeat) insights into the minds' of men as women attempt to negotiate the minefields of their amorous relationships. I found myself laughing out loud at how Jeff Mac nails the craziness of today's world. |
A must read for every women
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| Reviewer: Rain, Washington, DC |
| I bought this book as a present to myself. Finally there is a book that is straight foward about why guys act the way that they do. If nothing else its a great laugh too. |
I love it
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| Reviewer: Anamaris Rosa, New York |
| I was looking at his Manslations on the website and the book is no different. He is always hillarious and makes a lot of sense. |
HappyDays Again: He's here to help but, he's n-o-t an accountant!
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| Reviewer: mmagnolia, Southside, USA |
Make your world better: Read This Book!
The Superficial, first! There's usually beaucoup 2chime about any book covered in lusciousLime and tickled by princessPink with some burlyBlue. "Manslations" upholds that theory.
Books are friends which can entertain and inform. This Book would be one of my three, if choosing to be stranded on Gilligan's isle.
Yes, it's hilarious! Yes, it's an easy Read! Here's the surprise! MaestroJM sorts and stirs *manly* insights in ways applicable to both men and women, and applicable in any life menu. Yes, it's date-bible and life-coach for the sweet price of less than one!
You'll notice the `layout' is especially nutritious because chapter scripts are flashed on every other page. One can dip in, dip out, skip over with random ease. Quick chapter access is like icing-the-cupcake, given the subject and the fact that sometimes often! A Girl needs to check ASAP on what A Girl thinks She already knows!
Publication date listed as "2009" might be trifling when I'm age95 needing a GoodLaugh and look to my tattered copy. The wizened littlemind will be confused to see my handwritten notes dated circa December/2008. Hopefilling, chuckles should soothe the neurons!
Take a plunge, sample tidbits of JM's blogging under same title. Yes, it's like that other *Lays* stuff---will want more.
Wag those pages: U'll Be MuchMerrier!
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