15/02/2026
English Reading Practise Lesson
(The views expressed in the passage are solely those of the anynomous writer. I do not necessarily agree with every line of it.)
Why are men so happy?
A woman responded to this...
Because their life is set:
They keep the same surname throughout their life.
They never get pregnant.
Mechanics don't talk to them about complicated technical matters or try to fool them.
Wrinkles enhance their personality.
White hair makes them even more attractive.
New shoes do not harm their feet.
His phone calls last only 30 seconds.
For a 15-day vacation, all they need is one suitcase – and that too is half empty.
They can open any jar or bottle without any help.
They don't mind if someone else at the party is wearing the same clothes as them; they might even become friends.
He has no qualms about wearing the same suit for the last 12 wedding ceremonies.
They can eat bananas in public without any drama.
They can watch TV with a friend for hours without talking, and it doesn't even occur to them: "Is he angry with me?"
Their underwear is cheap: grab a pack of six and you're done.
Three pairs of shoes are enough for him for ten years.
Plus...
The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades, or even a lifetime. And if they get bored, they shave their heads without regret.
They can play with "toys" all their life.
They can wear swim trunks regardless of how their legs look or whether their stomachs are sticking out. They don't care; they're happy either way.
They never worry about: "What to cook for lunch tomorrow?"
Even if their weight increases by five kilos, they don't even notice. And even if they do, it doesn't bother them.
Whether they have a belly or not, if they have money, they get a lot of attention.
And the worst part is that...
Every single one of these things is absolutely true !!!
