I go to a conference for my job every 6 months in Atlanta. I was just there two weeks ago. I try to meet new people while I'm at the conference for networking and also to help with hopefully getting more projects for the company I work for. However, being one of only a few women out of hundreds of men attending the conference can be interesting. I took a couple of guys to dinner one of the nights and then sat next to one of them during the meetings the next day because he was the only one there from his mill and I was there by myself that day. He's a really nice guy, we talked quite a bit. When I was getting ready to leave from the conference, he gave me a hug goodbye. I don't really get that. I also got a hug from one of my company's salesmen and another one from a salesman that I know from a different company. Why can't I just have a handshake? I think I'm too nice.
I also just received the following e-mail from another guy that I normally talk to each time I go to the conference (who, by the way, is married and has 3 little boys):
Ann,
I'm very sorry we missed the opportunity to get caught up during the Fall 2010 BLRBAC session. To be quite honest, being able to spend some time with you during these semi-annual sessions has become a highlight for me (ok, I admitted it!).
I want to thank you again for sending along my urgent recent request for assistance. Paul's input helped immensely.
But none of that helped with my Ann fix!! haha
Hope to see you soon.
errrr.....awkward!
6 comments:
You forgot to mention the blondes! They were always the highlights to your conference stories. ;)
Seriously awkward! I think guys just don't know what to do around women in the workplace, if they aren't used to it! Maybe they feel like if they aren't sensitive to women or make them feel attractive, the woman will get offended?
I am almost always the only woman in my office, surrounded by men. At my new job, my boss is very relaxed. He fist pumps me & jokes with me just like he does the men. Sometimes its annoying to feel like 'one of the guys', but at the same time I really appreciate it!
Janessa! Haven't talked to you in forever, hope you're enjoying Utah! But, ya, all the guys that I work with are totally normal and don't treat me any differently. I just need to figure out what I'm going to do at the next conference when I have to see these guys again...
Did you leave out how you made out last time? Holy crap, this guy needs to reel it in. I've always told you how irresistible you are:) x0
dude, i want to see london pics. get on it yo. :)
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