Father to son advice   Misogynist? Yes, I guess it could be. Absolutely based upon fact nonetheless!

I was never so fortunate as to sire a son, however, from my own life's experiences then if I had done so here are a few words of advice I would have given him. For navigating the 21c unscathed. At least to do so without catching a black eye!

1 Avoid being the first to stop and help a woman who has just been knocked off her feet on a Pedestrian Crossing and where the culprit failed to stop. They will regain their senses and composure then smack you in the eye, assuming you were the one at fault.
Place Patton, Avranches, Brittany, France 2005.

2 Don't ever approach a woman from behind, tap her on the shoulder and point out that she left a trail of coins spilling from her purse as she left the Supermarket. Which you picked up and collected to return to her. She will clobber you by assuming you were trying to solicit her for sex.    Carrefour Supermarket, Lanvallay, Brittany, France 2012.

3 Ignore the attractive young lady from the Typing Pool, having just left the Ladies Cloakroom with her dress caught up in her knickers. She will not thank you for drawing attention to her predicament. Trust me on this one, it's the worst thing you could possibly do in a crowded open office.   Alexander Beckinsale & Partners, Bristol, England, 1970.

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