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Temperature Wars!! It's Freezing in here...

By Lacey D. Horton

Services for Real Estate Pros with LDH Services

August 30, 2007 12:21 AM

It's Freezing in my office...

Why do people (men!) find it necessary to set the thermostat down to subzero temperatures?!

This has been an ongoing War and joke with myself and the man I work with. I will turn the thermostat up and he will come behind me and turn it down. I have a space heater at my feet, even in the summertime. I bring a sweater to work with me everyday, although I could really use a thermal heated blanket! It's hard to be productive when you are cold.

A couple of months ago my male co-worker brought in an article explaining why I am always freezing and sweaty man he was always hot. The article contributed the temperature preferences of men and women to several factors:

Women are generally smaller and a man's large body mass will keep a man warmer.
Men usually wear more clothes (suit and tie), clothes that cover their necks and feet, thus keeping them warmer. Women on the other hand in a dress or skirt with heels don't have that extra protection.
Body hair (I laughed at this one!) Women shave their legs and men don't. Those hairy legs, arms, back keep a man warmer than a woman.

The article suggested dual air conditioning for the office! What a great idea, I am all for it. I want my own vent so I can set it at around 80 and be comfortable!!

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Jim Little

Ken Meade Realty - Sun City, AZ

Your Sun City Arizona Realtor

If you have doubts about men and hot clothing, take apart a man's tie. A cheap one has at least 7 layers. Try wearing that around your neck.

Aug 30, 2007 05:04 AM

Lacey D. Horton

LDH Services - Heath, TX

Certified Signing Agent Texas

JIM - Heels aren't so much fun either, I think I'd like to try the tie thing for a week.

Colleen - I know I am not alone, when females walk in here they all say ohhh it's sooo cold! I am losing the battle.

Aug 30, 2007 06:44 AM

Roberta Lee

Century 21 Olde Tyme - Norco, CA

Norco Corona Riversid Homes For Sale

Well my battle is like yours but it's not the men in my office. It's the ladies that are going through the change. God help us, when a hot flash hits you would think we were in Alaska in the winter. I not only freeze, but my poor sinuses think they are on an exercise in expansion.

Funny post, thanks

Aug 30, 2007 08:14 AM

Lacey D. Horton

LDH Services - Heath, TX

Certified Signing Agent Texas

Roberta, Thanks I really enjoy reading your blog :)

Yes , I have also experienced a coworker with Hot flashes, my goodness! I am so glad she's done with that (she's probably glad too).

Aug 30, 2007 10:49 AM

Desiree Daniels

RE/MAX Tri County - Robbinsville, NJ

Well I am with you its a constant battle of the sexes over the thermostat. Don't give in... FIGHT FOR THE GALS!!!!!

Aug 30, 2007 01:34 PM

Christopher Pike, 803.727.7800

Keller Williams® Realty - Columbia, SC

Lacey,

I find it hot in my office and the ladies say they are cold, so I guess it is true.

Aug 30, 2007 01:47 PM

Stacy and Jackie Jones

The Jones Team - Katy, TX

Houston/Katy Realtors

I bet you don't find yourself getting sleepy at your desk! I have to agree about the tie, and I'm not even gonna touch the whole hot flash thing.

Aug 30, 2007 02:59 PM

Julie Neerings~Lifting Hearts ♥ Building Dreams~

Agent Referral - Salt Lake City, UT

How nice would that be to have dual air conditioners. My hubby and I always have this problem.

Aug 30, 2007 04:59 PM

Karen Anne Stone

New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth Real Estate

Lacey: Maybe a part of the temperature thing... has to do with where you were born. I am from Cleveland, Ohio. I am used to the cold. I like it cold, so I bought a very well-insulated new home with a 14 SEER A/C unit. You may fall over just thinking about what I am going to say, but during the summer I keep the thermostat set at 64 degrees. I have a 2100 sq ft home, and my highest electric bill this summer was $227. How cold do I like it ? Well... does seeing snow clouds forming in the far corner of my family room tell you anything ? LOL.

Aug 30, 2007 05:08 PM

Lacey D. Horton

LDH Services - Heath, TX

Certified Signing Agent Texas

Woah Karen, 64 degrees?? You must be out of your everlovin mind! I am a southern girl (Texas!) and I am used to the hot temperatures. I am not happy unless you can fry an egg on the sidewalk.

I have a friend that I visited in Ohio this month. We went to Put n Bay, Port Clinton and Cedar Point. I could not believe how many of you Buckeyes were swimming and walking around in bathsuits when it was only in the 70's - high 60's. I must of looked like an out-of-towner when we went to the pool at Put n Bay -- the girls were in bikinis, the guys were in swimtrunks and I was dressed in an oversized tourist sweatshirt (that I got at one of the gift shops because I was so cold), long jeans, tennis shoes and thick socks!

Aug 31, 2007 12:06 AM

Lacey D. Horton

LDH Services - Heath, TX

Certified Signing Agent Texas

Desiree - I am so glad you are behind me on this one! I need all the support I can get right now lol.

Christopher - Hang in there if you are out-girled, you might have to buy yourself a fan.

Stacy and Jackie - true. I don't fall asleep at my desk. But sometimes I have to fight just to keep my frozen numb fingers from turning purple.

Julie - They do have dual air conditioners for the car. I have also heard of beds that have some sort of dual temperature control. Now we need to get someone to really market a dual a/c for the office! If one of you makes one, I want to be the first test subject.

Aug 31, 2007 12:26 AM

Shane Sarae

Honolulu, HI

I am one that likes to be on the cool side and I think it is better that way since if you are cold you can wear a jacket, etc, whereas if it is hot that really $%^&$.

Aug 31, 2007 02:27 PM

Ronald Gillis

Southwest Florida Notaries (Mortgage Notary Signing Agent) - Port Charlotte, FL

CNSA Southwest Florida. Notaries, Port Charlotte, 941-7-NOTARY

One of the age old conflicts...... btw, yes, I like it cooler......

Sep 02, 2007 03:34 AM

Ilyce N. Powell

Financial Revitalize - Baltimore, MD

CMPS- Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist

I'm with you, Lacey! It's a shame to be forced to use a heater in the summertime. My office is frozen year-round!

Sep 02, 2007 02:48 PM

Dawn DeGroff

Fredericksburg Realty, Inc - Fredericksburg, VA

I would rather be cold than hot...You can always put on a sweater

Sep 03, 2007 09:04 AM

Kathy McGraw

CELLing Realty - White Water, CA

Riverside County CA Real Estate

Cute post, and I'll bet your co-worker used this article to validate his needs to keep the temperature down......I know I would have :) :)

Sep 03, 2007 03:29 PM

Lacey D. Horton

LDH Services - Heath, TX

Certified Signing Agent Texas

Ilyce, thanks, I agree!

Dawn, where is Fredericksburg? Is it cold there?

Kathy, nope! He hasn't seen it to my knowledge. ;)

Sep 03, 2007 11:20 PM

Dawn DeGroff

Fredericksburg Realty, Inc - Fredericksburg, VA

Lacey - It is in Virginia. It gets cold in the winter, nothing like NY though. I remember when we lived in Watertown, NY and there were days that were -20. Not fun for a pregnant mommy when daddy was always deployed.

Sep 04, 2007 01:08 AM

Ronald Gillis

Southwest Florida Notaries (Mortgage Notary Signing Agent) - Port Charlotte, FL

CNSA Southwest Florida. Notaries, Port Charlotte, 941-7-NOTARY

BTW, I'm not ALWAYS in suit & tie! :-)

Sep 22, 2007 03:53 PM

JANNA HELMICK

ALLEGIANCE REALTY - Lawton, OK

I am a Broker in Lawton OK, I have 10 female Realtors that work for me. Everyday when I walk in it is so cold in my office I freeze, not to mention pay a $900 Elec. bill. I know how you feel, but I'm not so sure its a Male Female thing.

Sep 22, 2007 04:02 PM