Resolved Question: The lady I was interviewing with complimented me on my suit?

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Several years ago I was interviewing for a job. The hiring manager was a female. Half way through the interview, she breaks from the process and says that I look good in my suit, and compliments me on my colorful tie. I thought nothing of it at the time, and redirected the conversation back to my goal; for her to hire me. But just imagine for a moment, If a male hiring manager had said to a female interviewee "you look beautiful in your dress, and I really like your shoes (he secretly has a foot fetish)". His words would be considered inappropriate for the setting. I'm not here to make a big out of nothing, Because really, I'm a sucker for compliments. But in a world where men are constantly put under the microscope for their words and actions. Why are women allowed more latitude with their words and actions then men when it comes to questionable sexist remarks or actions? Jess, I didn't have a problem with what she said. You misunderstood my question. Why are women allowed more latitude with their words and actions. @theo I love compliments, and my question was not about my experience, but the inverse. Plus, compliments should never be part of an interview. That's not what people are there for. Subjective comments can be deadly.

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