My old boss and I were looking at a job site with a client - another older gentlemen that he was friends with, and a young female engineer that worked for him.
Whenever the older guy would say something, the young gal would correct him, or say something about “or we may do it this way, etc.” The older gentleman just let it slide off his back and ignored it.
After 3 or 4 times though, my old boss could not ignore it.
“Young lady - that is no way to talk to your boss in front of others! If you have a disagreement with his approach you can discuss it privately. If I hear one more comment out of you I’ll bend you over my knee and give you a spanking like you deserve. Now, lets take a look at this other part of the site.”
I was in shock - but the two older guys turned to walk to the other part of the site. I don’t recall what the younger gal was doing, probably keeping her head down and staring at the ground like I was! (We got the job too - and no lawsuits!)
LOL!
You know what? You make the obnoxious whippersnapper a guy and the story still works. :-)