Speaking out is sometimes difficult and you do not want to ruffle any feathers especially when the wife is standing in front of your colleague, who just said something very inappropriate to you. What do you say? Nothing of course because the is what we do in that situation. NOT ANYMORE!
I feel liberated when women all over the world are speaking out and knowing its just not me! I always thought it was a racial thing, which it may be as well. But its a male-dominated world and because we are so used to this appalling behavior. When that sometimes I do speak up, I get reprimanded for it. Meaning we actually don't get supported by that actual client anymore.
There are so many instances, yes I do use my charm to make the connection and yes people do say that it is flirting and why because this flirting strategy does work. I will promise to also be appropriate for these gatherings, I will still be my friendly self and kind but I will walk away or speak when the situation or discussion becomes inappropriate in nature.
Why do you think I go to these flooring shows all around North America its because my flamboyant attitude attracts attention and it helps the client remember our company! So is this wrong? Yes? No? because for thousands of years women use their charm to either persuade their kings to start a war or end it. But does it mean a colleague can harass me and touch me or say things inappropriately to me, NO you CANNOT!
The male counterpart will be reading this and saying she dislikes men, No I do not, I have been with my husband for almost 20 years and 15 years married to the same incredible person. We have a son and we are raising him to be kind, to be loving and sensitive and respect everyone. We also have a daughter who we are raising to be strong, independent and a to be a hard worker. This blog is for them so that they can see that we should speak out for what we know is right. That I will no longer be silent when that day comes.
