This thread made me want to cry..... this thread..... The irony in this manipulative[1] use of language in a topic on sexism is outstanding. Seriously, could

This thread made me want to cry..... this thread..... The irony in this manipulative[1] use of language in a topic on sexism is outstanding. Seriously, could you have tried any harder (to fan the flames)[2]? _________________ [1] http://wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il/a-chemical-signal-in-human-tears#.Ut8ZgCj0DZs http://wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il/a-chemical-signal-in-human-... [2] eg, courtesy of google http://www.forbes.com/sites/jennagoudreau/2011/01/11/crying-at-work-a-womans-burden-study-men-sex-testosterone-tears-arousal/ http://www.forbes.com/sites/jennagoudreau/2011/01/11/crying-... Crying At Work, A Woman's Burden There are few situations where crying is “acceptable.” The worst offenses, she found, are crying in a public meeting or because of work stress, like a looming deadline or coworker disagreement, because it is considered disruptive and weak. Crying in a private performance evaluation is also considered unprofessional and often manipulative. The only exception to criticism is crying due to a personal loss like death or divorce, and even that has its limits. “If the crying is excessive–repeated or prolonged, rather than a single episode–it could be considered unstable or weak,” My question to you is what were you thinking in this choice of language?