Meaning of "Mars-Venus platitudes"

[Phoo]

What does "Mars-Venus platitudes" means
in the article, in the end of the second last paragrph?

The article is seen here:
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/opinion/284272_cathyyoung08.html?source=rss

Thank you! :P

[Canadian45]

This refers to a book, "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus".

You have to ask the women here what the book said because Venus people usually read that kind of book :wink: although Mars people often write them. :D

Platitudes are somewhat like cliches. A platitude is something that is often said but has no real merit. My comment about who reads those books might be a platitude.

[Phoo]

Is the book someting about horoscope?
My gaudian planet is said to be Mars though I am a woman.

Well, so the author of the arcicle is critical to judge things
by preoccupation about gender which often doesn't have any real merit or the truth
by refering to the book.

I want to know the details about the contents of the book.
Anyone who have read it?

[Yankee]

Hi Phoo

The basic idea of the book is that men and women are so different that it's as if they come from completely different planets.
Take a look at the write-up about the book on Wikipedia

I haven't read that book, but I have read one called "Why Men Don't Listen and Women Can't Read Maps". ;)

Amy
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[Phoo]

Hi Amy

Thank you for your info. I've just checked Wikipedia.
I read "Why Men Don't ...." too!
It was fun to read though it may be another platitude.

By the way,
I checked the pice of the book in Japan.
It is almost 4,000yen!!! How come it's soooo expensive!

:twisted:

[Yankee]

Hi Phoo

That is expensive! I assume that would be for a hardcover copy of the book. (?) It should be cheaper in paperback. You might be able to find cheap used copies on ebay and/or amazon, for example.

Amy
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