Great story! I too like to load up my reusable bags all the way although I’ve never had anyone be rude enough to ask me if I have a man to help me with them when I get home.

Recent studies are indicating that women actually have more stamina and endurance than men and I’m pretty sure they have a higher threshold of pain as well. As you’ve already said, teaching girls that they are weak and not allowing for individual differences between human beings regardless of gender, is counter-productive.