During one conversation at an industry event, a discussion about work suddenly turned into: “Let’s finish this discussion in my room.”
There were also comments about my appearance. Once someone asked, “Why are you dressed like that? Are you trying to find a husband?”
For context: I was wearing a black suit and heels. A completely normal business outfit.
Unfortunately, this kind of behavior still exists. Over the years I’ve had team members come to me after expos or networking events to say they experienced similar things.
Most of the time people laugh it off or ignore it. But it’s a reminder that professional spaces don’t always feel equally professional for everyone.
There were also comments about my appearance. Once someone asked, “Why are you dressed like that? Are you trying to find a husband?”
For context: I was wearing a black suit and heels. A completely normal business outfit.
Unfortunately, this kind of behavior still exists. Over the years I’ve had team members come to me after expos or networking events to say they experienced similar things.
Most of the time people laugh it off or ignore it. But it’s a reminder that professional spaces don’t always feel equally professional for everyone.