We are all guilty of throwing out the dumb card now and again. I've done it. I'm sure you've done it. But, why do we do it? I've learned over the past few years that the people that play the dumb card the best are men. Though many women think men are dumb, I actually think we don't give them enough credit sometimes (sometimes being the operative word). It may be possible that they are in fact smart and know exactly what they're doing, but play the dumb card to their benefit. And boy, can they play it well.
After all, it's easier to play surprised or stupid in order to get your way or hear what you want to hear. It's this strange world of manipulation that guys, I'm pretty sure, are born with or taught at an early age. It keeps us women shaking our heads and believing that they're just not that smart, when in fact it's part of the game.
I've used the dumb card in situations to make other people feel better (i.e. I'm supposed to be surprised about something, but I already know or I've guessed), I've used it to hear what someone else thinks about a situation first so I'm not the vulnerable one, I've even used it to flirt with guys (i.e. explain to me why that yellow flag was tossed, or where does the windshield washer fluid go again?). Regardless of how or when, we all use the dumb card. My point of this post is to recognize the fact that both men and women draw the dumb card every now and again for our own gain, but abusing it and causing people to take a second look and wonder if you are, in fact, really dumb is quite another. Use wisely. And guys, we know exactly what you're up to...
How have you used the dumb card lately?
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