Just Because I Want Respect, Doesn’t Mean I’m Not Tough – Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta

 

Just the other day, in a business situation, I was told I had to be more “tough” because I didn’t want to deal with a woman who was disrespecting me by screaming at me like I was an animal. I thought she’d have a heart attack right on the spot. Being a health freak, I kept my cool. And then discussed it with a higher up. Yet, she was defended, while I was told to toughen up.

Just Because I Want Respect, Doesn’t Mean I’m Not Tough