Indecision is unmanly. It is the apanage, the remit of eunuchs and the timid.
Nobody says that decisions must always be made on the fly. No, no, no.
Careful, considered and pregnant reflection should precede all decision-making.
But once you made the call, you need to put it into action. You must act.
Case in point
Let’s say one needs to book a flight to a distant locale. Let’s say one goes searching for the right price, right fit, and right fare three to four months in advance. And let’s also say that one finds what one was looking for.
But one is undecided and needs confirmation from one’s significant other before taking action. Let’s say one waits for it. And when confirmation fails to arrive and moreover is followed by an indication to enter a holding pattern, one loses the flight reservation because of their failure to act.
This is why they used to have a rule about allowing women in the command post of a ship at sea. This is why they used to shun the timid and the effeminate, the so called idiotes. The term idiot comes from the French idiote, meaning an effeminate person.
Personally, I don’t have anything against effeminate people… as long as they are women. 😁
Interestingly, in Antiquity, eunuchs used to be shunned by people. If the first person one met in the morning was an eunuch, it was said that one needed to go back home and write off the whole day as inauspicious, for that day would not go well for them.
An interesting superstition, wouldn’t you agree with me?!
In any case, a man must decide, and must do so quickly, because life waits for no man.
Götterdämmerung 
While I understand the narrative you’ve presented, I would like to offer a different perspective:
Firstly, the decision-making process is not gender-specific. Both men and women can be decisive or indecisive. It’s not fair to attribute the loss of a flight reservation to one’s gender. It’s more about individual personality traits and circumstances.
Secondly, the term “idiot” does not originate from the French word “idiote” meaning an effeminate person. It actually comes from the Greek word “idiotes”, referring to a private citizen or layperson, not involved in public affairs. Over time, it evolved to mean someone lacking professional skills or perceived as ignorant.
Thirdly, it’s important to respect all individuals, regardless of their gender identity. Effeminate men, masculine women, and people of all gender expressions have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
Lastly, the superstition about eunuchs you mentioned reflects historical biases and prejudices. Today, we understand that a person’s worth or the outcome of our day is not determined by the first person we see in the morning.
So, while your narrative is interesting, it’s essential to promote understanding and respect for all individuals, regardless of their gender, gender expression, or historical stereotypes.
Thank you for your understanding.
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