A recent survey showed that a majority of men agree they should share household chores with their partners, ANSA reported. A large number of them say they are quite good at it. Unfortunately, their spouses or girl friends often don't agree on that point.

Some believe modern technology has had a lot to do with the Italian shift. But, no matter the reason, the washing machine is still considered woman's exclusive domain; men say they want no part of that, the survey said.