The talking stage is the time when two individuals who have indicated mutual romantic interest in each other get to know one other on a deeper level beyond friendship in order to decide on the next steps. This stage can be either verbal or non-verbal. Talking on the phone, sending e-mails, and using social networking sites like Facebook are all forms of communication that can be used at this stage. In most traditional Asian cultures, men would not speak with women except as friends or relatives, so this part of the dating process does not exist for them. However, in countries such as India, Japan, and South Korea, it is common for men to date multiple women simultaneously. Men in these countries often refer to themselves as "the family lawyer" or "my wife's friend's husband." They feel that it is their duty to help arrange marriages between families who cannot agree on a match themselves. In North America, the role of men in relationships has changed over time. They used to have much more control over what happened in their lives; however, due to a lack of options, many men now rely on women to make decisions for them. Some men may even hire women to be their "managers", since they believe that women are better at giving relationship advice than men.