RE: I just experienced the coolest thing

[John Posada <JPosada -at- book -dot- com>]

Thanks, Kim...I included it to give a more accurate picture of the
predicament she was in. If it was the wrong way to do it, I apologize to
anyone who was offended.

-----Original Message-----
From: Kim Roper [mailto:kim -dot- roper -at- pixelink -dot- com]
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 4:25 PM
To: TECHWR-L
Subject: RE: I just experienced the coolest thing



Shelley Hoose said:

> But connecting the words "female" and "cute" in a
> professional context, however amusing or fun the anecdote, 
> rubs me wrong.

Being "female and cute" should have no bearing on professional standing.
However, it could well have contributed to the misconception of
incompetence.  It's a stereotype--one that's been stuck to me a few times.


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