Tim: Well, Rita, how would you like to help me unclog this sink?
Jill: No, I don't think it's a good idea. My husband always yells at me a lot when he tries to teach me something.
Tim: That's probably because he used metamessages. That's making things sound more complicated than they are. Using technical jargon to make women feel inferior. And I'm sure he didn't know he was doing that and I'm sure he's real sorry that he did that.
Jill: Well, I wouldn't mind learning if my husband were as patient and understanding as you are. Although, I must say, he is your biggest fan.