They say men are from Mars and women are from Venus. How true it is. I’m talking about the day-to-day experience of being a woman as opposed to a man. I believe that in some ways, we women may enjoy the world around us more than men do because of our sensitivity to our environment. We perceive and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us. We take in the details, the colors, the sounds, and the smells. In separate seating affairs, one can often notice that much more effort is put into decorating the women’s side than the men’s. The colorful napkins will be folded into interesting shapes and patterns. You don’t always see this on the men’s side because most of them won’t even notice. Kiddushim in our shul are totally different events based on which side of the mechitzah one is on. The setup in the women’s section begins during davening, as it takes time to properly place all of the mouthwatering petit fours and scrumptious salads which will be eaten on beautiful plates, perfectly coordinated with vibrant tablecloths and napkins. As the latecomers walk through the door, wide-eyed smiles can be seen on their faces, and softly whispered “wows,” which they’re unable to suppress, can be heard. They are awestruck by the display of sheer beauty in front of their eyes. Men just don’t care about these things. After davening, they spread out a few plastic tablecloths and haphazardly throw some kugel, cholent, and herring on the tables. They’re thrilled. For men, it’s all about gustation. For women, it’s all about presentation.