Why is it that "if you give a man an inch he'll take a mile?"?

Question

Have you ever been generous only to later be taken advantage of?

Answer 1

It is b'cos of Expectations, Desires etc which one should not have.

Answer 2

It's because we all have greedy and selfish tendency with little considerations on others.

Answer 3

...the statement rings true, throughout LIFE...be aware of who you give an inch to...good luck...

Answer 4

I think men historically have problems with overestimating how big an inch actually is lol ;-))

Answer 5

I would say it's because as much as we say we wan't to be happy, we want what we want, more. Like with anything else, it takes a balanced mind to not take advantage of anything...but we always blame that which is open and vunerable. It's just the flaw in man kind.

Answer 6

It's an idiom, I suppose & this one is said a little different way here in my country: If you give him a place to sit, he would demand to have a place to sleep. This is originated from some over-conscious guys who had no mercy in their heart. In fact, a person was in need of a bed probably; when he requested for a shelter, the so-called kindhearted (I doubt!) allowed him 'one inch' or a 'chair' to sit. As the so-called person was a little kind enough, so the shelter-asking guy took a chance, whether the person allowed him to get the shelter he was in real need. But, well, you know, what the kindhearted(!) person could think of! I think, if you're unable to help a guy fully, tell that at first & then try to provide that guy other way. You were not supposed to say later that an inch-seeker demanded a mile or so & so.  

Answer 7

I like pissin off girls for the crack it awesome funny when they get angry!

Answer 8

It isn't true for all men, just some. I have found this to be true in many women as well. Some people are givers and some people are takers.

Answer 9

yea...

cuz guys just want to see how far they can push u