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One buzz word in today's business world is MARKETING. People often ask for a simple explanation of "Marketing." Well, here it is:

** You're a woman and you see a handsome guy at a party. You go up to him and say, "I'm fantastic in bed." That's Direct Marketing.

** You're at a party with a bunch of friends and see a handsome guy. One of your friends goes up to him and, pointing at you, says, "She's fantastic in bed." That's Advertising.

** You see a handsome guy at a party. You go up to him and get his telephone number. The next day you call and say, "Hi, I'm fantastic in bed." That's Telemarketing.

** You see a guy at a party; you straighten your dress. You walk up to him and pour him a drink. You say, "May I?" and reach up to straighten his tie, brushing your breast lightly against his arm, and then say, "By the way, I'm fantastic in bed." That's Public Relations.

** You're at a party and see a handsome guy. He walks up to you and says, "Hey, I hear you're fantastic in bed." That's Brand Recognition.

** You're at a party and see a handsome guy. He fancies you, but you talk him into going home with your friend. That's a Sales Rep.

** Your friend can't satisfy him so he calls you. That's Tech Support.

** You're on your way to a party when you realize that there could be handsome men in all these houses you're passing, so you climb onto the roof of one situated towards the center and shout at the top of your lungs, "I'm fantastic in bed!" That's Facebook.

** You are at a party; this attractive older man walks up to you and grabs your ***. That's former President Bill Clinton.

** You like it, but twenty years later your attorney decides you were offended and you are awarded a settlement. That's America.

Now when you need some custom powder coating done, you'll remember this post and know exactly who to call.

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Today (having had to complete more than one course about sexual harassment) all would be grounds for harassment charges or loss of employment. We can't say for conversation or fun: you're pretty, you're dress looks great, I like your hair...at the 2nd required class I had to ask can you say "You look like crap, or that dress makes you look heavier..." Of course, the instructor gave me an angry glare. We must develop the skills of stepping on eggshells to avoid any scandal. Good thing my dating days are long behind me...and guess getting nearer to the age where shitting in your pants may be expected.
 
Today (having had to complete more than one course about sexual harassment) all would be grounds for harassment charges or loss of employment. We can't say for conversation or fun: you're pretty, you're dress looks great, I like your hair...at the 2nd required class I had to ask can you say "You look like crap, or that dress makes you look heavier..." Of course, the instructor gave me an angry glare. We must develop the skills of stepping on eggshells to avoid any scandal. Good thing my dating days are long behind me...and guess getting nearer to the age where shitting in your pants may be expected.

Ron, your post sheds real world light on how much social interpretations have changed in just the last few years let alone over our lifetimes. I find it truly sad that people can no longer feel comfortable giving a sincere compliment (or criticism) without first second-guessing their decision. Folks -- seemingly, most especially women! -- are just too easily offended and uptight in my opinion. It's one thing if the boss chases you around the desk day in and out, but when a gentleman is afraid to even approach a lady let alone ask her out in fear of it being "taken the wrong way," where does that leave society in a decade or two?

It seems we have traded open honesty, 'loose' morals, manners and verbal freedom for indignation, apathy, trepidation and hostility.

You can even see the change on message boards like this one. I often wonder if some would say in person what they never hesitate to type from the perceived security of the anonymity behind a keyboard.

I'm Old School enough that I will always call 'em as I see 'em (thanks Dad!!!), take compliments and criticisms with grace and appreciation, and always try to be a lady. But I still like to have fun too.

With that being said, a version of this has been hanging at my work area for my entire career. My attitude then and now is a little different than most today.

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What some may not know is that most of that career was at law firms, the last 9 years of which spent behind the paralegal's desk for one of the best Labor & Employment attorneys in California. I was always "that" office chick with the leather skirts and 4" stilettos who got called in to a previous firm's office manager over a dress code violation (when no formal dress code existed). Carol, four years older, very attractive, and with a serious rack that you couldn't help but notice, sat there in her plunging neckline and advised she had 'gotten complaints from some of the girls' about my short skirts. I listened and agreed I wore them. Then I told her "Look down." She did. Then I asked if there was a dress code in the employee manual I had missed. She shook her head.

"Women traditionally accent what their parents gave them while downplaying what they didn't. If I had your boobs I'd wear blouses like yours too." I didn't get a write up.

You would shake your head about some of the REAL Sexual Harassment cases out there, trust me. Telling her she looks pretty today wouldn't even bat an eye.

Back to work! I'm delighted you GENTLEMEN enjoyed my contribution! As always, it's a pleasure to get to enjoy you all.
 
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Gotta love it Leanna - Sadly all these sensitivity’s have gotten our society way overblown with offense. I learned at an early age to treat women with respect by watching how my father treated my mother. I went thru over thirty years in corporate America always respecting my women colleagues and direct reports. Now days the only women I’ll compliment is my wife and family. I’m afraid I’ll be accused of some mistaken act of harassment - yes that even includes friends. What some misguided scumbag individuals have done has caused the entire country to be tipped upside down with offense. I fear things will never be right sided again and will only become worse. Goodbye respectable compliments and gentle affection toward the opposite sex.
 
God Bless You Leanna, I wish there were more women out there like you. Before I got remarried, if I saw an attractive women, provocatively dressed, I would just say, "You look smart today!" Couldn't get accused of anything that way.
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My folks met at the American Can Company circa 1944. My dad was deferred from the draft as his T&D skills kept him working on ammo dies for the war effort. He was drafted immediately after the war though to Japan-occupied forces. Dad was nine years older than my mom who worked in payroll. He asked her out for a date a few times; but she refused, then some of dad's buddies tried to help him out trying to 'sell her on a date with him'. The age difference was a thing with my mom all of 18 at the time even though she said she found him a good looking guy. One day, a bloody nose my dad had brought them together as my mom offered him her kerchief and prompted their 1st date. They loved each other dearly for 61 years until dad passed in 2011. Mom followed him in 2015. They were total opposites! Mom a type A and Dad type B. Today Dad coulda been reported to HR for harassment and they'd a never got together...
 
Thankfully, I retired before all this sexual harassment pendulum swung so far to the other side. As Leanna said, in our office it was rated, not reported, but damn we had fun.
 
Almost 70 on this end, I keep my mouth mostly shut. But my brain still keeps going on & on!
 
in that picture You look as though you might need a foot rub......or something rubbed....hmmm, wait, what? Too soon?? lol.
 
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