I’m sure most of us have seen pictures and witty sayings featuring The Grumpy Cat™.
I saw this particular Grumpy Cat photo last week:
Even though I thought it was hilarious, it gave me pause.
How many women are Grumpy Girls????
I’m happy to say that I’m never at a loss for male attention, regardless of the race or ethnicity of the man. I don’t say that to brag; it’s simply the truth. By nature I’m friendly, outgoing, curious, and I see the humor in most things (probably too many things, but that’s another post).
I smile and say hello to people I don’t know. And when someone smiles at me, I smile back – and this often leads to a conversation.
I dare say many more women would be in relationships – or even dating – if they weren’t Grumpy Girls. I’ll go even farther and say that many of them would probably be in interracial relationships if they were not Grumpy Girls.
Too many women have closed minds when it comes to dating and relationships – a guy has to be a certain complexion or ethnicity to grab her attention. Or, he has to be a certain height, or weight. And if he doesn’t meet the visual standard, he gets this:
Photo courtesy of TardTheGrumpyCat.com
Why so grumpy? What’s wrong with smiling and being friendly? What’s wrong with a simple, “How’s your day going?” or “Are you enjoying the weather?” And what’s wrong with a nice “Thank you!” when you’re complimented?
I would venture to say that a woman’s date-less-ness is in direct proportion to her level of grum-pi-ness.
Smile, and the world will smile with you – and you might even get asked for a date.
Join in the Fray: Are you a Grumpy Girl/Guy?
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Mary Ellen,
Every time I SEE that cat, it makes me laugh!
You’re right about the South. I wasn’t raised in Louisiana but I was born here. I was definitely taught to smile and speak – anything less was just bad manners! (Along with saying Please, Thank You, Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am . . . .)
Thanks for reading and commenting!
The Grumpy Cat has me giggling LOL!
Growing up in the South, I was raised to smile and speak to others – it was just a part of our culture!
Mary Ellen
The Working Home Keeper
Hmmm . . . Keith, do tell!
Humph!
Most women, especially Southern women, have a “Humph!” attitude. I don’t fault them; it’s taught at an early age.
Sigh….
But, of course, I have an antidote to the Humph-tude. (Why else would I help my baby sister with her conundrum?)
More later, I’m sitting in the mall, exercising the Anti-Humph…..
Ha!
Karla, guess what? I’m wearing braces, too! FALLING. DOWN. LAUGHING. OUT. LOUD! 🙂
I’ve had the same experiences. I really believe the smiling and overall pleasantness comes from within; from an inner place of confidence and peace. No, you may not be feeling your best or feeling particularly chatty, but you’re not GRUMPY.
Thanks for commenting!
No, I’m not. I’ve never been the grumpy type. Sometimes, I may not have much to say but not because I’m grumpy. I love to smile. This is why I have braces on right now. I want my smile to be the best it can be. I’ve had people ask me why I’m so happy. I’ve had strangers tell me their life story. I’ve had men try to pick me up and when they find out I’m married, they still try. Life is too short to live grumpily. I get moody but not grumpy.