I’m tired of the second I am firmer or short at work, it’s flagged as being upset, angry, emotional, hormonal, etc . Meanwhile, we’re constantly tiptoeing around men’s egos and feelings, even in the workplace. It feels so antiquated, it happens all the time and I’m over it. It’s this extra layer of energy being expended towards not accidentally offending anyone while we have to just deal if we are offended by someone else. It’s actually exhausting to constantly aim to be received as pleasant.