[speaker001:] Karen, do you have a minute? I'd like to ask you about something.
[speaker002:] Sure. What is it?
[speaker001:] I think you can give me some advice.You have worked here longer, and I just want to know what you think.
[speaker002:] I'm glad to help you. But what is it you want to ask about?
[speaker001:] I am worried about the meeting this morning.
[speaker002:] Why? I think the meeting went well.
[speaker001:] Really?
[speaker002:] Yes. But what are you worried about?
[speaker001:] I'm afraid I was too rude.
[speaker002:] Rude? You weren't rude at all, Annie. Why do you think you were rude?
[speaker001:] Well, I maybe talked to Mr. Drummond too directly. I thought I maybe said too much. I don't want him to be angry.
[speaker002:] I understand. But really you weren't rude at all.You said what you thought. I think he appreciates that.
[speaker001:] Really?
[speaker002:] Yes.
[speaker001:] But I am new here, and I'm not sure he is used to that.
[speaker002:] You mean because you are a woman?
[speaker001:] Yes. And he is the president of the company.
[speaker002:] 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.
[speaker001:] I am very happy to hear that, Karen.It 's good to know I'm working in such a company.
[speaker002:] 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.
[speaker001:] Good. Thank you for telling me this.
[speaker002:] Any time. If you have a good idea, don't be afraid to speak up.This is a company that appreciates initiative.