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“What do you do?” The questions seems innocent enough. The problem is the implications, the answer that’s expected. The expected response is usually a job title. Why is this a problem? Answering with a job title eliminates those who do not work outside of the home. Retired people, stay-at-home parents, and others may feel their […]

Did your mother pick out your clothes? No? What you’re wearing is your choice. It takes three seconds to judge someone based on dress and physical appearance. I’m not saying this is fair, it’s just how it is. Make those first few seconds appealing or at least don’t detract from your message. Get Thrifty How […]

Words matter. You can argue “people are too sensitive” or “we shouldn’t have to worry so much about being politically correct,” but we don’t know the personal experiences that shaped someone’s view of the world. Hurting people is not worth our right to speak thoughtlessly. Make the effort to be considerate in speech. You will […]

What Constitutes Sexual Harassment? According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, sexual harassment happens when submitting to or rejecting “unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature “affects your job; disrupts your work performance; or leads to an “intimidating, hostile or offensive” workplace. Last week we […]

*This week I’m touched by the trending hashtag, #MeToo, and the stories behind them. This post is in honor of every woman who has been sexually harassed or assaulted. A white, middle-aged man recently told me, “People need to be less sensitive.” This was in response to me saying it is NOT okay to call […]