Word: mannered
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...that way. The study calls that pressure "style compliance"; to Hewlett, it's "bleached-out professionalism." African-American women struggle most with perceptions of their behavior; 30% feel they are seen as "troublemakers." Jennifer Braxton, 31, held a communications job at a prestigious Philadelphia think tank. But her exuberant manner at meetings took her white male bosses aback. Other minorities who worked there suggested that she "lie low, not make any waves," says Braxton. "I'm outspoken. I'm passionate. I didn't want to have to change that." She left the think tank and became a community-outreach supervisor...
...outside to protest the peace agreement fade in and out. A delegation of conservative Knesset members argue against giving weapons to the future Palestinian police force. But Rabin is calm, almost relaxed. Those who know him well say that since he signed the Declaration of Principles with Arafat, his manner has softened; he smiles more and grimaces less. Though he has taken a great gamble with his country's future, the mission of seeing it through -- and the confidence that he has made the right choice -- has energized him. As he talks to his guests, it is clear...
...Assistant Vice President for Public Safety James F. McShane said that the Department of Education had not helped universities to interpret the Clery Act until this past June. The department’s new handbook attempts to “assist...in a step-by-step and readable manner, in meeting the regulatory requirements of the Clery Act,” according to the handbook’s introduction. McShane said that before the guidelines’ release—which will affect next year’s statistics, but not those of 2004— Columbia?...
...With 10 long and complicated ballot measures thrown at me at a time, I have trouble sorting through the mess that is my sample ballot. So I usually look to the Los Angeles Times and state party endorsements and then decide based on little information in a rather arbitrary manner. And I’m certainly not alone; the typical Californian hasn’t the time to stay up on every issue, leading to frustration with the referendum process. The premise of representative government is that professional politicians—who understand the nuances of each piece of legislation?...
...report of stolen various electronics valued at $1,725 from Harvard Medical School A Building. 9:19 a.m. An officer was dispatched to Broadway Garage to take a report of individuals acting suspiciously in the area. The officer arrived and reports the individuals were not acting in a suspicious manner. Oct. 25 2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. An officer was dispatched to the Malkin Athletic Center to take a report that an individual’s shoes were found in someone else’s possession. The officer arrived and spoke with the individual...