If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Women are often more effective at execution than men who may only speak.
- In plain terms
- Ask men to speak and women to work.
- What can you take from it?
- Action is often better associated with women.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do women naturally execute better?
- Is this a general rule or an exception?
Another view
It relies on gender stereotypes that may not hold true in all contexts.
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