When I was young, a long, long time ago, virtually all dentists were men and I suffered greatly at their hands.
Consequently, I grew older with a great fear of dentists and would only go if in any extreme pain.
Last week I plucked up the courage to go to the local dental surgery for some much needed work on my gnashers and the young woman who treated me was excellent and I didn't feel a thing. Interestingly, when I warned her that I wasn't a very good patient because of my past experiences, she told me not to worry because it was a common tale by my generation. I didn't feel as much of a wimp as a result!
So if dentistry is any guide, I'm all in favour of changing gender roles.
Mind you, when I take my car in for work, I don't think I've ever come across a female spannerer!
Consequently, I grew older with a great fear of dentists and would only go if in any extreme pain.
Last week I plucked up the courage to go to the local dental surgery for some much needed work on my gnashers and the young woman who treated me was excellent and I didn't feel a thing. Interestingly, when I warned her that I wasn't a very good patient because of my past experiences, she told me not to worry because it was a common tale by my generation. I didn't feel as much of a wimp as a result!
So if dentistry is any guide, I'm all in favour of changing gender roles.
Mind you, when I take my car in for work, I don't think I've ever come across a female spannerer!
A man is born to a virgin mother, lives, dies, comes alive again and then disappears into the clouds to become his Dad. How likely is that?
