>i've even experienced it
>but i'm not so sure that's what this was in this instance.
i think we're kinda piggy backing on it to make a bigger point. seen?

i mean the type of male patronizing implied is obvious to most (you and i included) but for the OP it was kinda of an epiphany

p.s. yeah the postal cats CAN be a little extra. and the chick is not that bright.