Mma Ramotswe returned to her office, reflecting on a peculiar aspect of male communication that she had observed. She noticed that men frequently engaged in a form of banter that involved teasing and mocking one another. This playful ribbing seemed to be a common practice among men, contrasting sharply with the way women interacted.

While women rarely resorted to such playful insults, men seemed to revel in this kind of humor. This observation highlighted the differences in social dynamics between the genders and provided Mma Ramotswe with deeper insights into the nature of human relationships.