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Why do women NEED to be sweet and kind in order to get assistance in life but men can act bold and aggressive?

I am having issues with my new car. I have brought it back to the dealership three times (which is inconvenient when you have to work) and the issue remains. Feeling a bit frustrated I asked the "manager" in the service dept. if I could speak with the general manager - service dept. and dealership are attached. I waited 20 minutes before both men arrived looking very stern and said "What exactly is YOUR problem?" I explained the issue (even though they KNEW what the issue was). They looked at each other and jointly agreed (w/o the conversation being directed my way) that the manufacturer should be notified. Meanwhile a gentleman next to me (who came in 30 minutes after I did) was able to leave immediately with a rental because his car was having an oil change.

This is not the first time things like this happen to me.

I explained this to my father and his response was ... "You get more bees with honey than you do with vinegar" WTF? Was there a time lapse back to 1962 that I am unaware of? My time and money is just as valuable as a man's.

Is this an American thing ... Is this a sexism thing?

It's depressing knowing that I have the rest of my life having to deal with this.
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ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
All I can think is it might have something to do with how you present yourself. My wife doesn't take crap from anyone and at the garage they don;t dare talk down to her because she'll tell them what's wrong and how to fix it. Plus she has her "teacher look", honed from 35 years of teaching 7th graders, which can scare anyone. LOL
dontbekoi · 36-40, F
@ChipmunkErnie Don't take this the wrong way but I think I am in love with your wife LOL! 7th graders are NOT easy. All those hormones - Yikes! 😆
ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
@dontbekoi Yup -- 7th graders can definitely challenge your nerve. As as an art teacher she had to teach every single one of them, not just a small group.
Punches · 46-50, F
@ChipmunkErnie
Plus she has her "teacher look", honed from 35 years of teaching 7th graders, which can scare anyone.

If someone can deal with those little b@stards for even five years, it is probably not someone to be messed with.