Michael sent this advise concerning, well, read on.

Spring has been wonderful and we’ll soon be into summer… and BBQ season! So it’s important that we brush up on the etiquette of this sublime outdoor cooking activity as it’s the only type of cooking a “real” man will do, probably because there’s an element of danger involved. When a man volunteers to do the BBQing, the following chain of events are put into motion:

Routine stuff…

• The woman buys the food.
• The woman makes the salad, prepares the vegetables, and makes the dessert.
• The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils, spices and sauces, and takes it to the man who is lounging beside the grill, beer in hand.

Now, here comes the important part…

• THE MAN PLACES THE MEAT ON THE GRILL.

More routine stuff…

• The woman goes inside to organize the plates and cutlery.
• The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is burning. He thanks her and asks if she will bring him another beer while he deals with the situation.

Very important step…

• THE MAN TAKES THE MEAT OFF THE GRILL AND HANDS IT TO THE WOMAN.

More routine blah blah blah…

• The woman prepares the plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauces, and brings them to the table.
• After eating,the woman clears the table and does the dishes.

Finally, and most important of all…

• Everyone praises the man and thanks him for his cooking efforts.
• The man asks the woman how she enjoyed her “night off” and, upon seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there’s just no pleasing some women.

Happy BBQing!