Research about men is always fun-at the man’s expense of course. A study has determined what makes a ‘real man.’ And naturally, as a woman, I was intrigued.

The study of 2,000 adults concluded that a ‘real man’ comprehends that when a man hears a woman claim "she's fine" - he should be wise enough to realise she's far from fine.

Furthermore, a ‘real man’ should know his wedding anniversary without having to pause to think.

A real man knows his alcohol limits. Er, have you ever met an Asian man who knows his alcohol limits?

A real man should know basic DIY.

I have to recall my long suffering friend whose husband calls in an electrician to change the lightbulbs as his hands will get dirty as he maintains he must remain in a constant state of ablution.

This is a good one. A real man knows that when a woman says "Do what you want" do not do what you want.

A ‘real man’ also knows how to do the laundry, iron a shirt and change nappies.

My friend’s ex-husband mastered how to use the microwave after she left him.

The truth is, we have different expectations from Asian men. And we are too willing to write off certain bad or lazy habits with the standard ‘culture’ waiver. We wish there was a seismic shift in this generation of Asian men, but very often the traditional dynamic prevails.

Having spoken to a group of single Asian men in their thirties, they were more than honest in their requirements of their partner.

Waqas, a 38-year-old banker articulated the group sentiment, “The reason we are still single is because Asian women are too fussy today. They want it all, a man with the big salary, the car, the house, and that is before they get married.

“And the women state their stipulations from the very first meeting. They aren’t willing to cook or clean. They want the annual holiday with their own friends or with their own family. Yet they refuse to mix with their own in-laws.

“Why does the Asian man have to change to accommodate today’s woman? Where are all the real women?”