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A troubling tale from the r/TwoXChromosomes subreddit sheds light on the challenges women face with sexism in the workplace, even in establishments that strive for professionalism.
After hiring a skilled and attractive young waitress, a restaurant owner witnessed a disheartening shift in the behavior of her male staff, spotlighting an ongoing issue of sexism in the workplace. The situation escalated to an alarming point when a senior line cook cornered the young woman, pressing her for a date.
His swift dismissal is a testament to the owner’s dedication to a safe environment. But as she reflects on the incident, she’s left pondering a larger issue prevalent in the culinary world: “Why are men like this?”
Read the full story with commentary from readers below.
1. Restaurant owner vents online about her male staff’s changed behavior after bringing on an attractive waitress.
2. She prides herself on a professional environment, but a new hire reveals unexpected challenges.
3. Long-time male employees show alarming changes in behavior upon the arrival of an attractive young waitress.
4. A veteran line cook’s inappropriate advances lead to an immediate firing during peak hours.
5. The owner grapples with staff reactions, while reflecting on the relationships she’s built with them and their significant others.
6. Exhausted and disheartened, the owner questions the underlying issues of male behavior in the workplace.
7. From shock to solidarity, readers reacted strongly to a restaurant owner’s account of sexism in the workplace.
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