Could the IET Women's Network benefit from a male's perspective

Cristina,



I think you are making a very sexist assumption there. Some women are very loud, and have no issues getting in a screaming match. Just as some men will back down when voices are raised.



I do agree that women tend to have a higher percentage of this "soft" personality, however I don't think it applies to just 1 sex.



I am just as guilty of rolling over a soft personality when we disagree as any man.



Also there was a comment about a man yelling at a woman, is that his style (does he just yell at everyone to get his way)? We all have working styles and we all need to be able to work with those working styles.



I'm not saying a good mananger or coworker is one who bullies their way, however regardless of if you are male or female you should be able to differenciate someone's style and being targeted or singled out.



At the end of the day you need to be able to stand up for yourself. That may be taking the step of bringing up the issue 1 week later when tempers have cooled, but if you don't complain how will someone know?

Cristina,



I think you are making a very sexist assumption there. Some women are very loud, and have no issues getting in a screaming match. Just as some men will back down when voices are raised.



I do agree that women tend to have a higher percentage of this "soft" personality, however I don't think it applies to just 1 sex.



I am just as guilty of rolling over a soft personality when we disagree as any man.



Also there was a comment about a man yelling at a woman, is that his style (does he just yell at everyone to get his way)? We all have working styles and we all need to be able to work with those working styles.



I'm not saying a good mananger or coworker is one who bullies their way, however regardless of if you are male or female you should be able to differenciate someone's style and being targeted or singled out.



At the end of the day you need to be able to stand up for yourself. That may be taking the step of bringing up the issue 1 week later when tempers have cooled, but if you don't complain how will someone know?