ANNIE： Karen， do you have a minute？ I'd like to ask you about something.
    KAREN： Sure. What is it？
    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.
    ANNIE： Really？
    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： Really？
    KAREN： Yes.
    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.