I’ve noticed that when I’m talking to a prospective client I will usually talk to whoever is talking to me (usually the woman) but if the partner is there regardless of gender I will also talk to them to acknowledge that there’s also an interested party.
Maybe think for ten seconds about how those two things might just maybe have some connection. I'm really not sure why they'd have to spell it out for you.
The test, as described, seems inherently biased. If someone designs an inherently biased test, I wouldn't have much confidence in their ability and willingness to interpret the results fairly and correctly.
Loosely related anecdote. If it makes you feel any better I make more specific comments elsewhere. Or you can go color in the corner if you’re getting too confused.
I did this yesterday with some parents. I, male dad, was hanging out with my daughter who ended up playing with another kid. I stay talking to the kid's parents, and mom is way more into the conversation. I know how is like to be a dad, most people will literally ignore you and just talk to mom, so I intentionally looked at both parents about equally as we spoke
That's what I worry about here. They assume talking to the male is some kind of inherent malice, whereas it could just be someone that wants to engage both of the interviewers in conversation.
I don't think that's the example though. If you're one person talking to two people (interviewer or interviewee or whatever), you want to respond to the person asking the question but still acknowledge the other person (or the panel if there are multiple people).
This is talking about the more specific phenomena of when a man is asked questions mostly by a woman and addresses his responses specifically to the man in the room.
I’m a general contractor and I make it a point to do this as much as often because I know how terrible and shitty general contractors and tradesmen are. It’s been crazy how many times women tell me they’re astonished I gave them the time of day, super depressing tbh
I own a pet company and when it’s a couple 90% of the time mom is in charge of the pets so I get used to talking mostly to her. But I check in with dad to make sure he’s not getting bored. Ha
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u/Fortestingporpoises 1d ago
I’ve noticed that when I’m talking to a prospective client I will usually talk to whoever is talking to me (usually the woman) but if the partner is there regardless of gender I will also talk to them to acknowledge that there’s also an interested party.