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Why is that? I've been exhibiting Mode One Behavior for about 20 years now, and I've never in my life had an STD. I've never been married, so divorce is a non-factor. And I'm completely satisfied with my image and reputation in the community.
My point being, only that like most things mode 1 behavior without a little discretion (like you point out in the workplace or in socially conservative circles) could potentially be problematic.
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Believe it or not, I actually get as much, if not more praise from women about Mode One than I do from men. Women want men to be more upfront and straightforward.
Yes of course, but then it would be a mistake to automatically assume that women always have our best interests at heart. Not to mention the fact that they often say one thing and feel another.
Used to be an old truism of womens behavior. "If a good looking guy approaches them, it sexual interest, if an ugly guy approaches them it's sexual harassment".
This can have ramifications. Of course if your completely independent, or outside of your social circle you needn't worry so much about it. But how many of us have the ability to turn our backs if our direct advances and our overt sexuality isn't perceived positively. Perception trumps reality and intention. And we all know every guy has the best intentions when it comes to expressing sexual interest in a female.
Ok well, obviously not. Unfortunately Ms. Sugarpants isn't that naive.
I realize things can be somewhat different in a large cosmopolitan city such as Chicago, compared to a relatively socially conservative area in the deep south.
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Sorry bro, but I don't really get your point here. So ... you're essentially saying it's better to exhibit Mode Two and/or Mode Three Behavior rather than Mode One?
I'm just saying that a little discretion, within the social context is always a good idea.
But then I think you touch on that as well. And of course discretion and common sense is the responsibility of the user. If this is mode 2 behavior, then so be it.
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Mode One is not directly synonymous with "harassing" women. There is a difference between being upfront and straightforward with your desires, interests, and intentions, and "harassing" women.
You can't control the perception of the recipient. Or their reaction to it.
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That's half of the reason why I wrote Mode One. When you exhibit Mode Two behavior and/or Mode Three behavior, you are essentially SPAM power that you should possess yourself.
Sure, everybody wants to rule the world.
I've found the Mode 1 materials to be quite helpful, and worthwhile study.
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It is great.
The only problem is, if we were all open and upfront about our sexuality nobody would get any work done.
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The only situation I'm hesitant to exhibit Mode One Behavior is in working situations. If I'm interacting with a woman who is my colleague, subordinate, client, etc, I stay away from expressing romantic interest and/or sexual advances.
Yes of course.
There's a way to do it, but it involves an indirect and unprovable approach. It's clearly Mode 2.
Ahh, the power of ambiguity. If she's into you she'll know exactly what you're talking about. But then perhaps she's in mode 4. Hey that's an idea, you're next book should be for women.
Remember the old saying about not playing where you get your pay. And sometimes your pay can be directly related to your social reputation.
Well down here in the bible belt we have another old saying.. "The church has ears".
And where do you think they get all that money?
Still a lot of social pressure on young women. I think they call it morals and values and it's not always such a bad thing (ever seen an episode of cops or Jerry Springer?). Thing's are a changin', but are still in the middle ages, or kept in the closet in many social circles and maybe that's the whole premise behind your book in a nutshell.
And if I didn't act with at least some discretion I risk damaging her public reputation as well as mine. Which can have ramifications far beyond whether I will get laid tonight, or not.
Claire's original point is a very good one. And Mode 1 is an integral part of it, and highly descriptive of effective communication itself. It's a useful addition to any guys library.