[agilebyte]

But then it reinforces the belief there there aren't other options. Or rather, it does not show alternatives as more normal than one would assume. I guess that was the point of the article.

[thisone]

I can understand that, but I also don't like having to fight with a company rep because suddenly I'm not good enough to talk to.

If they want to assume I'm Mrs so-so, rather than Ms so, partner of Mr so-so, and that gets me better service, then I don't correct them.

If they ask directly, for whatever reason, I don't lie.