John Perkins Works as a Human Resource Executive at a Restaurant

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Essay

John Perkins works as a human resource executive at a restaurant in London.He recently recruited a Food and Beverage Manager for their restaurant and while introducing the employees to him said,"Meet Mrs.Stephens,the waitress for the dine-in section." He figured that since he does not know whether she is married or not,it is safer to refer to her as Mrs.His statement was considered inappropriate by most staff in the restaurant.Explain what was wrong with Mr.Perkins' statement.

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