text: why do men use these words? i personally hate it when men use the words "hot" or "cute" to describe women.  it shows a very limited vocabulary and shallowness.  i know all men and me are shallow but why show your hand so early in a conversation with a woman.  ps i for one will walk away from a man who uses these terms to describe me. you are right, it shows that their vocabulary is limited. however the media, mainly pop records has made it acceptable to restrict ones own use of words. i consider it to be demeaning to womankind. will the pendulum swing the other way or will the use of truly descriptive words go into further decline to suit the lowest common denominator?