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How to get through to a man

(Oprah.com) -- If he bristles when you try to comfort him, tunes out when you want him to do something, and refuses to admit when you're right, use these proven strategies for communicating with men.

Don't ask him to do a specific task ("Fix the drip in the shower") but to be in charge of solving the problem ("The leak in the shower is driving me crazy"). Offer to help him ("Tell me what tools you need, and I'll go get them for you"). Men love to show women their tools.

The best way to seduce a man the first time is to let him know you're interested -- but not easy -- with the word maybe.

"You're right," is the verbal equivalent of darting a raging elephant with animal tranquilizers. It gives him what he wants, reducing tensions and leaving the way open for you to get what you want. Try it: "You're right, but I still want to go to the party."

Men like receiving compliments because they think it means that you are going to have sex with them.