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ANNIE: Karen, do you have a minute? I'd like to ask you about something.
KAREN: Sure. What is it?
ANNIE: I think you can give me some advice.
You have worked here longer, and I just want to know what you think.
KAREN: I'm glad to help you. But what is it you want to ask about?
ANNIE: I am worried about the meeting this morning.
KAREN: Why? I think the meeting went well.
ANNIE: Really?
KAREN: Yes. But what are you worried about?
ANNIE: I'm afraid I was too rude.
KAREN: Rude? You weren't rude at all, Annie. Why do you think you were rude?
ANNIE: Well, I maybe talked to Mr. Drummond too directly.
I thought I maybe said too much. I don't want him to be angry.
KAREN: I understand. But really you weren't rude at all.
You said what you thought. I think he appreciates that.
ANNIE: Really?
KAREN: Yes.
ANNIE: But I am new here, and I'm not sure he is used to that.
KAREN: You mean because you are a woman?
ANNIE: Yes. And he is the president of the company.
KAREN: Listen, Annie. You shouldn't worry about Mr. Drummond.
He is a very good man to work for. He is not sexist at all.
He appreciates people for their ideas.
And he is willing to take suggestions from men or women.
ANNIE: I am very happy to hear that, Karen.
It's good to know I'm working in such a company.
KAREN: I agree with you on that, Annie.
I've worked for Derek Drummond for nine years now.
I feel he appreciates his employees for their work, not their gender.
I would never change jobs.
ANNIE: Good. Thank you for telling me this.
KAREN: Any time. If you have a good idea, don't be afraid to speak up.
This is a company that appreciates initiative.
