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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wow.

I would address this head on, because he's a new worker.

I would get him alone, reference this earlier conversation, and say that the topic at hand was actually your project. That you were offended by his lack of grace when he said: "Hey, this is a conversation with her, ok?" .

Your words should be simple yet blunt. Your demeanor should be calm, your voice clear. Stand up straight, but don't be aggressive. Look him in the eye, but don't glare.

You have to get him to respect you, and not let this fester between you. He has to apologize.
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Oddly, his predecessor had zero respect for me, because I was 24 when I started, just out of school and he'd been around 30 years.  Seriously, the guy made it known every chance he could.  I hated it, and was pretty happy at the prospect of a replacement until this happened.[/quote]

I'm the PP you replied to. I look young for my age and I'm usually quiet and polite - this makes it easy for people to underestimate me! Perhaps you are like this too, but trust me, from experience, I know that what you say and how you say it is what earns you respect. Do not sweep this under the rug, otherwise he will learn that he can treat you like this all the time (like toddlers and dogs). You have to tell him that this warrants an apology, that his remark was uncalled for. He may react in a variety of ways, but all you have to do is keep calm and look at him until he wilts.

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