As a woman of color, I've been told I speak eloquently numerous times. Has anyone else experienced similar microaggressions in the office?

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Maybe don't read into it as much

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I would just take that as a compliment.

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I have always taken it as a compliment.

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Straight white male and I get told that too. Coworkers, clients, dates... Then again, I'm pretty big so maybe they assume dumb jock. Regardless, it's their problem not mine, or yours.

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OP: Yes and it boggles my mind 🙄

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Absolutely. Been in this business sometime and as a man of color, I am either articulate or arrogant....

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Not sure if aggression... maybe you actually sound amazing and it is noticeable 💙

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