English phrase from drama scenes
Is "and why would" Rude? Meaning, Tone, and Better Alternatives
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And why would you work for such a woman?
This means the speaker is criticizing someone's choice of employer and implying the woman is unworthy of respect.
From Love’s Perfect Crime, Episode 11
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker questions why someone would work for a woman they seem to disrespect.
Usage Scenario
Use this only in conflict or drama. It is insulting and gendered, so it can sound rude and biased.
Better ways to say it
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And why would you work for such a woman?
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Why would you work for her?
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Why would you work for someone like that?
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