re: Just got my arse chewed for saying "honey" to a co-worker

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That's pure bullshite propaganda that you've been fed by the bitchmade PC crowd. You know what's really unprofessional in a work environment. Getting all pissy and making a huge stink about the word "honey."

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While I would never use the term "honey" or any other term of endearment, i agree with this for the most part. I've seen too many women make a scene which is more unprofessional than saying "honey." And they wonder why they're paid .77/1.00 compared to men?

I've learned in my few years in the professional world that a lot of women in the business world fall under these categories:

1. Sweet, but dumb as shite. Essentially useless except for making copies or something rudimentary.

2. Over-ambitious bitch. This one is usually single and is all about her career, but doesn't realize she won't get very far because to move up you usually have to be personable or willing to blow someone. Sometimes she is DTF and moves up until her incompetence shows and they find a new "challenging role" for her.

3. Fat/Ugly broad who is loud and obnoxious. Usually accompanied by a Diet coke and a charade of eating healthy. (Think salad with Chicken nuggets and 2 buckets of ranch dressing.)

4. Low self-esteem/extremely defensive woman. THIS ONE I HATE. Can't get shite done with her. You can ask a simple question like, "Did you end up finishing the notes for the meeting?" and she'll respond by snapping your head off about why you think she can't finish and why you have to keep tabs on her. Sucks to walk on eggshells due someone else's insecurity.

5. Woman who hates other women. This one is always starting the drama and tries to be "one of the guys." Sometimes she's competent, but the drama she stirs up causes every woman to hate her and thus fricks up the whole work place.

6. Normal woman. This one is a rare find. 1 out of every 25-30 women fit this profile in the work place. Usually they're at home with the kids, teachers, or nurses.

I know this sounds misogynistic, but if you think about the women in your work place (if you work in a corporate/business setting) you'll know I'm spot on.

Damn wake up it's 2014. HR could have brught you up on charges on that one. Never ever say honey or anything like that. Been there

This is spot the frick on Stache. Especially the one about the over ambitious one.

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I've learned in my few years in the professional world that a lot of women in the business world fall under these categories:

1. Sweet, but dumb as shite. Essentially useless except for making copies or something rudimentary.

2. Over-ambitious bitch. This one is usually single and is all about her career, but doesn't realize she won't get very far because to move up you usually have to be personable or willing to blow someone. Sometimes she is DTF and moves up until her incompetence shows and they find a new "challenging role" for her.

3. Fat/Ugly broad who is loud and obnoxious. Usually accompanied by a Diet coke and a charade of eating healthy. (Think salad with Chicken nuggets and 2 buckets of ranch dressing.)

4. Low self-esteem/extremely defensive woman. THIS ONE I HATE. Can't get shite done with her. You can ask a simple question like, "Did you end up finishing the notes for the meeting?" and she'll respond by snapping your head off about why you think she can't finish and why you have to keep tabs on her. Sucks to walk on eggshells due someone else's insecurity.

5. Woman who hates other women. This one is always starting the drama and tries to be "one of the guys." Sometimes she's competent, but the drama she stirs up causes every woman to hate her and thus fricks up the whole work place.

6. Normal woman. This one is a rare find. 1 out of every 25-30 women fit this profile in the work place. Usually they're at home with the kids, teachers, or nurses.

I know this sounds misogynistic, but if you think about the women in your work place (if you work in a corporate/business setting) you'll know I'm spot on.

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You missed one:

7. The woman who is really nice looking, poised, ambitious, prepared, imposes her will on others by an absolute grasp of every facet of a project and extremely solid business fundamentals, yet you smile and take it because she does it with such flair, personality and a warm smile that you'll jump through hoops for her. Arguing is pointless because there is nothing you can possibly say that she hasn't already considered and has a response for or a valid argument against. The rarest of rarest needles in a haystack.

That's my wife.

I take it AND I like it!

(sorry... no pics)

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I worked with a combo of these two, she didn't sleep with anyone but also didn't realize that people have to actually like you to move up.

She's still with that same company and is maybe one level higher than she was 8 years ago

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Fat/Ugly and over ambitious and bitchy? Yep, that's a recipe for success. Jesus...

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You missed one:

7. The woman who is really nice looking, poised, ambitious, prepared, imposes her will on others by an absolute grasp of every facet of a project and extremely solid business fundamentals, yet you smile and take it because she does it with such flair, personality and a warm smile that you'll jump through hoops for her. Arguing is pointless because there is nothing you can possibly say that she hasn't already considered and has a response for or a valid argument against. The rarest of rarest needles in a haystack.

That's my wife.

I take it AND I like it!

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uhhhhhh....that would fall under #6. Like I said, they're few and far between.

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This is the core of many workplace issues, both male and female.

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Can't argue with that. It would make sense then, that the more scientifically proven sex that is emotional causes more problems in the workplace.

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uhhhhhh....that would fall under #6. Like I said, they're few and far between.

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Hardly fits the profile of being home with kids, or a teacher or a nurse.

They don't hang out in boardroom meetings with Ross Perot, Carly Fiorina, Michael Dell or Robert Bass, all of whom I've met and dined with along with my wife through her work relationships.

I do agree, though, that it is difficult for a woman to raise the bar as there is a significant amount of entrenched reluctance by many men to allow a woman to be leader.

They would rather just call her "honey" and dismiss her, much as the OP did.

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She snapped, "I'M NOT HONEY".

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Did you tell her to put her pussy on ice for a min and cool off?