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Pronouns in Arabic [part II]

My opinion about an Arabic learning book

Fixing the broken links in my audiobook masterlist 

Drops application Arabic course : short review 

[Updated on 2021/05/31]

How so much that is simply practical or convenient is considered masculine.

Short hair because it's easier to maintain?

Butch

Walking trousers with nice big pockets I could stick a book in?

Men's sizes/fit

In fact P O C K E T S

I'd rather wear a suit to a smart thing if it had pockets.

Polo shirt cause I sweat less in them?

Hmm, why is that boy going into the ladies? (Ugh)

Useful DIY skills that mean I can actually be fairly self reliant?

(Seeing me sawing something) Do you need me to do that?

No, no. I got this.

(On the flip side) Hey could you sew this for me?

Er yes but go learn some useful life skills yourself. (On a serious note, sewing and mending clothing is a very useful skill to have, especially if you're travelling. To practise just grab a needle and thread and have a go. Worst that happens is your mend undoes, then you just have another go at fixing it until it doesn't.)

Not wearing makeup.

'Preconditioned to think she's ugly/less attractive/frumpy'

It's convenient okay- do you know how much time and money I don't spend on makeup? It's great.

Shirts: see also polo shirts.

Omg these are so useful- roll sleeves up if it's hot, wear em down if it's cool, wear it over a vest if you want something different.

WHAT do you mean it looks weird if I want to wear it with a tie for smart?! I shouldn't have to choose between a strip of cloth or a whole new outfit.

Shoes. Shoes that are comfortable, that you can actually move around easily in and aren't going to risk breaking an ankle in.

Err, if you're not butch, why are you dressed like a bloke?

Because what you preconceive as masculine, is actually convenient.

This has got better. Female form trousers with large pockets? yes thank you. But it's still a problem.

Me @ CoE: