>I agree that there were some rude innuendos going on here. Being a woman in this field is not always easy ... there will be sexist remarks. Most of us have learned to deal effectively with this by
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>1) ignoring it
>2) deal with it with a sense of humor and laugh it off
>3) give it right back at them

You have my permanent vote for #3. Being smarter, I bet you'll deliver to them more than they've ordered. Then you may apply #2 at ease.