Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Sexism Alive and Well in Palo Alto

Overheard in a coffee shop in downtown Palo Alto, CA, today:

Man 1: She was so professionally dressed, I thought she must be an attorney.
Man 2: No, she's a secretary.
Man 1: Really? Is she good?
Man 2: Oh yes, she's very good. In fact she's a bit too good, if you know what I mean. I try to keep her a bit flustered.
[Man 1 and Man 2 chuckle together.]