I agree that this is wrong, but I am pretty sure this is supposed to be a joke.

uh guys (and girls)...you understand this is sarcasm? This is showing what some woman are facing as leaders (i.e. establish her leadership). This is of course put to the extreme limit to show the absurdity of things. (for my personnal point of view now: I think that at least for the first one, the "non threatening" way is the best, even if your are a man)

Funny how everyone in the comments aims at gender (either missing the satire or not), but nobody realises how cultural the way you propose these requests are. "I'm sorry, are these numbers right" is a very British way of saying "these numbers are wrong", as is putting an idea forward by saying "just thinking out loud". Also, in African and Asian cultures you can't tell your colleague/manager that their comment is inappropriate. Got nothing to do with gender, but everything with culture and languistics.

The first two or three are actually sort of good but the rest are just sexist non funny jokes.

Ya this is horrible in a billion ways, but I'm 99.999999% sure this is a joke because of the type with one finger thing, or else the writer is just horrible.

Dunno if culture or language thing, the satire or comedy isn't really coming trough. Like not enough tiptoe around vulnerable male ego, too subtle.

I'm glad to know this is all sarcastic. Cause I'm not gonna be nice and docile in leadership for men around me. Sorry. Heh.

This was supposed to be funny? I've been in the corporate world for decades and this is pure b******t. Not even remotely funny when women so often actually have to use these idiot tactics to keep their job. Take things too literally?....you bet, I've lived it. Not amused.

do we have to act like little children because men can't handle a normal woman?? WTF is this? This is a threatening message. Apologies if these cartoons were jokes or irony. Did not get it.

HAHAHAH! This is classic :D all the pisses off people in the comment section should read. It clearly says explains that these cartoons are satire..

I'm sure this post is supposed to be a joke, but, it pisses me off to no end. Why should women have to correct themselves if they're correct?

:)

Tip: replace everything with sarcasm ..XD

I can sense the sarcasm. This isn't a guide on should be done, but what is actually going on already. From experience, employers prefer if you make your statements nice, but long winded over to-the-point and direct.

this is only ok if you are a pushover

Oh, I get sarcasm...

well they know where they can stick that one finger ;o)

I disagree. These are seen more as submissive rather than 'non threatening'. It makes a poor leader. U don't have to be rude, but assertive!

this is so stupid "oh let me type slowly with one finger so I don't threaten anyone" what the fudge! I seriously hope this is a joke, I was super confused at first.

These are things that should apply and be applied to all no matter the gender.

I have worked a lot w men but I never had problems. Only badass narcistic ego's pisses me off. I can't understand their feeling at all!

We shouldn't even have to be apologizing for wanting to get s**t done. If men can't handle the way we talk to them, then that is their problem, not ours, and we shouldn't be trying to "fix" that. And we all know they wouldn't be having an issue if it was men talking to them the way we might.

WTF is this???

I think this is valid for both men and women. We should all be respectful of each other.

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rofl this seems as if women can't use normal communication skills lessons/books for everyone. There has to be a speciale book for "women" to learn how to communicate? If they really do then it only proves women are not equal to men at all.