Common misconceptions about the opposite sex in Japan

TOKYO —


Recently, the website Cobs Online (http://cobs.jp) conducted a survey of 633 female and 222 male users, asking them some of the most common perceptions that men and women have toward each other in Japan.



Japanese girls assume that guys…



* …like big breasts (30%). But actually, “shape is more important than size.”

* …like skinny girls (25%). In fact, “skinny model types are too fake. Having natural curves is more womanly.”

* …want to treat girls (22%). But really, “I’m not going to shell out money for somebody I don’t care about.”

* …dislike highly educated women (20%). Seriously, though, “smart people are more interesting to talk to.”

* …like younger women (19%). To be honest, “that depends on the person; it’s definitely not true of all guys.”



Japanese guys assume that girls…



* …like name-brand items (38%). In fact, “there are lots of girls who have no idea about famous brands.”

* …think it’s natural for the man to always pay (33%). Get real: “That kind of thinking burst along with the Bubble.”

* …can’t decide anything on their own (32%). Seriously, “there are very few women who depend on a guy that much.”

* …want to quit their jobs after getting married (27%). Duh: “Women have dreams just like men; that idea is dead.”

* …are always neat and clean (24%). Actually, “I’m a pretty messy person, so it’s always awkward when people assume I’m a neat freak.”



Metropolis magazine (www.metropolis.co.jp)