discrimination

you've heard of those experiments where skinny people dress in fat suits and go around and see how invisible they are as opposed to all the attention they get when they're pretty. well, i've been conducting my own little social experiment. when i drive to the train i wear my business clothes. when i ride my bike to the train i usually wear workout clothes. i've noticed that when i wear my business clothes people sit by me almost immediately. however, when i wear my workout clothes the seat next to me is almost always the last to be taken. is it because people assume i smell (which i don't because 1. it is only a three mile ride and not hot enough to sweat 2. i reapply deodorant 3. i spray magnolia blossom body spray)? or is it simply because i look different? whatever the reason, it is an interesting observation since i'm sure it is unconscious. in the meantime, i'll enjoy my open seat.

and... the other day at work hersh said to me, "what is wrong with this business? there seem to be so many women in charge. not like my other job where it was all men, like it should be." ummm... excuse me?!?! did i just here that?!?! first off, it isn't a true statement. while we may have a few women middle managers (it's probably a 50-50 split), all of the top management are men. secondly, do you really want to be backhanded in public? seriously.