Arlo and Janis by Jimmy Johnson for September 04, 2012

11 years of knowing each other and 7 years of marriage and I still can’t translate the female language

She did say dressy casual!

Seriously, why do some females play that “You should know why I’m mad at you so I’m not going to tell you” game? Are they really so arrogant as to think that everyone else knows what they know AND sees a situation the same way they do?

@cloudchaser: Yes!

As a woman I would have told her myself, but also as a woman I don’t have a clue what dressy casual is.

Communication means to say what you mean. If you expect me do read your mind or want to weasel words, don’t be surprised that communication does not occur!

I’ve never heard the term “dressy casual” in my life, so I’d think the same thing Gene did.

Dressy Casual www.wisegeek.com/what-does-dressy-casual-mean.htmKind of like Business Casual

what ever happened to the term semi-formal. which is what it means.

Anyone else think Gene & Mary Lou may have eloped and this party might be a graduation/reception? Yesterday Gene said Meg was at Pops with a sitter because “she can’t be trusted” Trusted not to spill the beans about the wedding maybe??

Nobody knows the “terms of art” outside their realms of experience, and they are bound to make mistakes. Many men would make the mistake Gene made. On the other hand, many women will come back with the wrong part if you send them to the auto parts store for something.

what in the world is dressy casual?

I heard it before, but have no clue. As long as I can wear jeans and an old shirt…

“Dressy casual”? C’mon, what does that even MEAN? Shorts with a white shirt and cummerbun? Dress shirt with an untied necktie?

As Louie used to sing Ohhhhhhhhhhhh yeaaaaaaaaaaaa

Dressy would mean long dresses and suits, dressy casual would mean dresses and collared shirts and sports jackets. Dress casual would mean slacks and tops, khakis and polo shirts. Jeans and t-shirts are for barn raising.

According to “http://wedding.theknot.com”:.The invite says: “Semiformal” or “Dressy Casual”Depending on the time of the event, you’ll want to dress somewhere between formal and casual. Wear darker, more formal hues for an evening fete; opt for light colors and fabrics for a daytime wedding.He should wear: A suit and tie, dark or light depending on the season and time of day.She should wear: A cocktail dress or a dressy skirt and top.

Read more: Wedding Guests: Wedding Guest Attire Cheat SheetTheKnot.com – http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/attending-wedding/articles/wedding-guest-attire-cheat-sheet.aspx#ixzz25VnNfOgW

Can’t say church clothes because even some of those outfits can get outrageous – like beach wear… :(

What if as a woman I’M always the one who has to find out why HE’s mad because I can’t read HIS mind?!? stereotypes infer a majority but by no means are complete or exclusive…

I can’t remember the last time I went anywhere outside of work in anything but pants, (usually jeans, although I will step up to cords for fancy occasions….), T-shirt and open flannel shirt. It’s so practical it trumps almost all other considerations…

I love reading about married people….It makes my life seem so easy and care free….

I am not a woman, yet I understand the idea of dressy casual (the exact nuances of that basic meaning are a different, more subjective matter). What I am is a user of language, and there is a definite LINGUISTIC difference between “dressy casual” and “dress casual.” In the latter, “dress” is a verb, and “casual” tells you how to dress (strictly, it should be “dress casually” but casual language does not always make a proper distinction between adjectives and adverbs. In the former case, “dressy” is a modifier, and delimits the amount of casualness.

I mentioned that the exact nuances are subjective. Personally, I would not use “dressy casual” and “semiformal” as exact synonyms. I would put both of them on a continuum between casual and formal, but I would place the one closer to casual and the other closer to formal on that continuum.

Simple rule: If a message is important, make sure it is delivered by someone who both cares and comprehends.

Oh Gene, not yet married and already in hot water.

What the ^*(&%#$ is going on here!?!?

So “clean Hawaiian shirt and khakis with Nike walkers” doesn’t cut it?

I’m with riverhawk and Chaz.

The man should always have the last words, and , if he is wise, those words will be “Yes, dear”.

I remember when semi formal and formal did NOT mean girl’s hemline barely covering privates. it meant below the knee type hemline for semi formal. and floor sweeper for formal.