As long as lowest-common-denominator meatheads occupy a job site, you will see that result.
My mechanic, the one I've been using for about 14 years now, has a garage that does not employ just any jackass that can fix a car. Because he hires quality people, his business has done very well over the years. I've referred many friends there, both male and female, and I've never once heard of any kind of different treatment.
But that's what you're going to get at most of them. It's easy to trump things up and raise the bill so you pocket more money on this sale- what's difficult is being fair to everyone, and establishing rapport that builds repeat business.
It's bullshit business, and they assume they can get away with it... and mostly, they do. As long as people put up with it, it will continue to work.
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