1. I guess this lies in the fact that men are less emotional and seeks to simply solve problems, while women often need emotional support more than practical solutions.
2. i don't do this, i have a couple of channels i watch and don't care about the rest.
Why men generally might do this? I guess it might be out of curiosity and greed, maybe when a man is presented with something interesting he mostly don't accept it if there is a chance something more interesting is available for the taking.
3. This one is obvious, i personally have never been in such a situation. But the reason men don't want to ask for directions, is simply their pride. Men don't like placing themself under other men because of the feeling of inferiority which might anger and embarrass one. the extent might correlate with testosterone levels.
4. It's more practical for men to have it up.
5. I don't enjoy shopping, even when we go where i want to go. But that is obviously more of a personality question that isn't related to my gender. If i was a more outgoing and social person i probably would enjoy shopping with someone. I also don't like to buy very expensive cloths. On the contrary my brother who is 28 and married buys expensive cloths and shops to my standards quite a bit. He is social and has a lot of friends, there may be a correlation there.
6. i agree exactly with what maciamo wrote on this one.
7. defiantly a matter of culture and personality.