"The TRANSLATOR"

"The Translator"
Have you met someone or been with someone and they are telling you one thing, but you FEEL as if they mean another? Well, here at Guys & Girls, we decided to shine light on what is TRULY meant when Guys & Girls are interacting with one another. This piece here is titled “The Translator.” Some of you might want to print this out and keep it in your pocket. If you want to have a better understanding of what your partner is saying, then here you go. ENJOY!

(A GUY'S POINT OF VIEW):

• It's NOT you, it's ME. = This means HE'S NOT REALLY INTO YOU.


• I'll call you RIGHT back. = He's NOT going to call you RIGHT back.


• Who? Nawww, that's my cousin. = NOT his FEMALE cousin; it's a girl on the side.


• I DIDN’T hear/feel my phone ringing. = Having TOO MUCH fun @ the time or just DIDN’T want to talk to you.


• I was JUST thinking of you. = NOT really, just a coincidence you called or popped up.


• So what had happened was ... = This line here allows HIM or HER to set up for a LIE. Watch out for this line. NOTHING good ever comes after these words.


• I was JUST about to call you. = NO, he wasn't.


• Guys' Night Out = Going to a strip club with the fellas OR we're about to go meet with a bunch of girls.


• CAN’T come over tonight. I’m tired. = He DOESN'T want to come over OR has OTHER plans with someone else.


• I'm NOT looking for a relationship right now. = I'm NOT looking for a relationship right now. We REALLY MEAN this when we say it.


• Can I borrow $****? I'll pay you back. = Don't hold your breath.


• I am a GREAT listener = Not really, just paying enough attention and listening out for keywords, just in case we have to repeat anything.


• I promise, I won't tell anyone = He's not going to tell anyone -- anyone YOU know.


• I don't think you appreciate me. = Someone else is showing him what appreciation is. He never complained before, right?

(A GIRL'S POINT OF VIEW):

• It's NOT you, it's ME! = It’s DEFINITELY you!


• Please, he’s like my BROTHER / play COUSIN. = Stupid, this is the DUDE that FINISHES the job that you CAN’T.


• I have NOTHING to wear. = BUY me something to wear.


• My battery DIED. = I turned my phone OFF because I was with HIM!


• Nothing! = Nothing ALWAYS means SOMETHING.


• I’ll be ready in 30 minutes. = 30 minutes REALLY means 2 hours.


• NO, I don’t give my number out. Let me get yours. = I’m NOT going to call you and I DON’T want you calling me.


• No, I CAN’T dance with you. My man is in here. = 1. I DON’T have a man. 2. LEAVE ME ALONE!!!


• NO, that’s ok. I’ll meet you at the restaurant. = I DON’T want you to know where I live.


• I DON’T kiss on the first date. = I DO kiss on the first date. I just DON’T want to kiss you.


• NO, you can’t come over. I’m going to bed early. = You CAN’T come over because HE’s coming over.

People make time for what they want and prioritize what's most important to them. If you are constantly hearing these terms or statements from someone whom YOU are interested in or someone who YOU are with, then it's time for you to STOP wasting YOUR time and find someone who will appreciate who YOU are and what YOU have to offer. You can NOT make people do what YOU want them to do. People will ALWAYS do what they want!

By: BROaDWaY JiM & Summer Terry
Edited by: Tasha Mitchell