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So I was having this discussion this evening with a couple of guys.  Any time you get some guys together these discussions are always a potential.  One of the fellas observed something very interesting and very true about what words men use and what words we do not.  

For instance, the words "top" and "bottom," when referencing clothes.  You will never hear a man say (especially to another man) "Wow, that's a really nice top you have on today." or "Those bottoms match that top nicely."  NEVER.  Instead, a man would say something like this, "Dude, I like that shirt." or maybe, "Bro, that shirt looks good with those pants."  Of course, when complimenting another man, saying "dude" or "bro" either before or after the body of the sentence legitimizes the compliment behind the mask of masculinity.  It's kind of like telling another man you love him (close friends, church buddies, college buddies, etc.).  It's always OK if you follow it up with "bro" or "man."  Using these add-ons is, of course, optional.  But it definitely adds to the manliness.

Other words you will never hear a man use in normal use: "Accessories."  For instance, "You always have such nice accessories."  Again, NEVER.  From the mouth of a man... "Dude, nice watch." or "I really dig those shoes, bro."   "Accessorize."  For instance, "You could accessorize that outfit with those shoes."  Instead... you might hear, "Dude, you could wear those shoes with that."  

Of course, there are other words out there that fall into this category, but I will discuss those at another time.  If you have similar words to these, let me hear about them... dudes!