[mtm]

Your comment that many of your tasks are 'almost secretarial' tells me that you're not just dealing with a race issue but also a gender issue. You need to have a strong business attitude, avoid stereotypical female tasks (i.e. arranging parties, making coffee, etc.), dress professionally, and, I hate to say this, be 'one of the guys' and try to be accepted as more of an equal. Good luck and don't ever let them stop you or make you feel lessor than them.

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Name : mtm, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Agnostic, Age : 44, City : northville, State : MI Country : United States, Occupation : geek, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Upper middle class, 

[mtm]

... One more thing: If your name really is Honey, you may want to consider using your middle name or a nickname. Having your manager frequently say, 'How's the report coming, Honey?' probably doesn't help your situation.

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[mtm]

His problem is that he works for the government. In other words, he knows that it isn't easy for management to fire him over it and, obviously, the management counseling is an inconvenience worth tolerating to persue his personal calls. One thing that may help is commenting on his conversations so he knows that you're familiar with his personal business. This may not completely end his conversations but may at least get him out of your area. Otherwise, if he doesn't leave the area, try calling his business line repeatedly. If your office has caller I.D., you can always go to a conference room or general area.

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