Woman Reveals How To Command Respect From Men At Work
Want to learn how to command respect from the men in your office? A woman on TikTok is sharing the things she does to make men take her seriously at work, and people are loving it. Now I’m not sure a agree with EVERYTHING she says, but she does have some good points. If you are a woman in business or you are thinking of leaving your job to start your own, this is an interesting video to watch.
According to Buzzfeed, Katie Tucci reveals her strategies for showing men that she means business in a video that’s racked up more than 3-million views so far. The 30-year-old says she learned these tactics while working as a paralegal in law school and they can help all women in professional settings.
In the clip, Katie explains that she starts every meeting with a firm handshake and always introduces herself with both her first and last name.
She also keeps her speech declarative and direct, explaining that something her professors pushed in law school is to stop waffling. “You’re being paid for your opinion, your intellect, your research, and what you bring to the table,” she explains. “Sounding unsure about what you’re bringing to the table is the first way to undermine yourself.”
Katie uses body language to show she’s not afraid to take up space. She says she never smiles in meetings, and she always makes sure that her chair is raised up as high as it can be, so that even though she’s naturally short, she is about head and eye level with everyone else. And she uses more casual, “male-coded” body language, like leaning back or sitting with her legs slightly apart, to demonstrate her power in the room. “That sort of relaxed atmosphere actually translates a little bit to arrogance,” she says. “And frankly, I’ve found that it works.”
She also offers advice for what to do when a man calls you a pet name, like “honey” or “sweetheart” at work. “There’s nothing wrong with saying, ‘You know, I really don’t think you’re interested in engaging in this meeting with me in good faith. So I’m going to have to continue to use my time elsewhere,’” she explains. And she says the most important part is that you can’t let them get away with that, so don’t accept an apology, don’t nod and smile. Stand your ground and say “My name is not sweetheart,” even though it’s uncomfortable and terrifying.
Source: Buzzfeed
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