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