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By Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency on

The person you are worried about is making descriptive statements that alarm you. It is completely appropriate for you to express alarm, and suggest whatever solution you think is appropriate. It is thoughtful of you to not want to "scare" this person off, but you should not assume responsibility for their choices.

Dear Amy: Your answer to "Woman Ready to Roar" made me roar with anger! I could not believe my eyes when you wrote: "The fact that your overlords feel a sense of protection and condescension toward you translates into liking you."

What they are really telling her is that THEY don't respect her because she is a woman. That's sexism, plain and simple.

-- Roaring Mad

Dear Roaring: My comment was meant somewhat sardonically, but you make a great point.

 

The next line in my answer was: "They have created an opening for you to communicate with them about advancement. Get in there, and "roar" (professionally) for yourself."

I hope she does.

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