Discussion Leader #2: Meghan

1. How did the men take to Norah and how did their interactions with her change over time?
The men were very accepting of Norah at first; which suprised her. They were generous in including her and understanding of her lack of skills as a bowler. At first they were very polite around her but as time went on and they got to know her better they opened up more and started to joke around with her. They made fun of her poor bowling skills occasionally and that's when she knew that they were her friends.

2. How were men different than women when it came to helping Norah with her bowling game?
The men helped Norah with her bowling game and gave her pointers so she could get better. They didn't like to watch Norah fail. With girls it was different. Norah said no female athlete of hers has ever tried to help her with her game or give her tips. It was every woman for herself; you wanted to see your sister fail.

3. How did the guys take to Norah's revelation that she was actually a woman?
Jim was shocked at first, he thought Norah was playing a joke on him, but after they talked for awhile the shock wore off and he believed her. Allen at first didn't get what she was saying, he thought she was starting to tell a joke. For both Bob and Allen though, they didn't seem too astonished when Norah said she was a woman. All the friends accepted her.

4. Who did the guys like better, Norah or Ned? Why?
The men liked Norah better than they liked Ned. They said this was because she listened so well and they could really talk to her. When Norah was disguised as a man, the other men felt it was weird to talk to a man as intimatly as they talked with Norah. Since Norah was a woman, being open about their feelings was accepted.