ANNIE： Karen， do you have a minute? I'd like to ask you about something.
ANNIE： I think you can give me some advice.
You have worked here longer， and I just want to know what you think.
KAREN： I'm glad to help you. But what is it you want to ask about?
ANNIE： I am worried about the meeting this morning.
KAREN： Why? I think the meeting went well.
KAREN： Yes. But what are you worried about?
ANNIE： I'm afraid I was too rude.
KAREN： Rude? You weren't rude at all， Annie. Why do you think you were rude?
ANNIE： Well， I maybe talked to Mr. Drummond too directly.
I thought I maybe said too much. I don't want him to be angry.
KAREN： I understand. But really you weren't rude at all.
You said what you thought. I think he appreciates that.
ANNIE： But I am new here， and I'm not sure he is used to that.
KAREN： You mean because you are a woman?
ANNIE： Yes. And he is the president of the company.
KAREN： 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.
ANNIE： I am very happy to hear that， Karen.
It's good to know I’m working in such a company.
KAREN： 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.
ANNIE： Good. Thank you for telling me this.
KAREN： Any time. If you have a good idea， don't be afraid to speak up.
This is a company that appreciates initiative.
凯伦：无礼?你并没有无礼，安妮。为什么你认为你很无礼?
凯伦：任何时间，如果你有什么好的意见，不要害怕说出来。
