"I was too shocked to challenge him outright. "

THIS is why I wrote my book and write about standing up to sexism all the time.

We are conditioned not to respond assertively and in some cases, it's not safe to say or do anything.

With older men like this though, their egos are fragile and a 'disgusted' look up and down at them often puts them in their place. Really, on what planet would younger women ever think "Wow, he's lovely"?

It's all about power for them and they rely on us not saying anything.

Time to show 'em, ladies.