Smart one..yes my boss is a man..(if your question is directed at me)...I don't understand the rest of your post..I've obviously missed something along the way...sorry.
I understand what you are meaning - but in my last job I had a female boss, and if a client had said that to any of the female staff, she would have lodged a complaint - and that did happen, and the person was dismissed.
grateful as I am to everyone who sympathised...I had gotten over it (somewhat) and as I have to face into the place again tomorrow..best I just let it go. x