Ebere, this encounter highlights the complexities of navigating professional spaces while also dealing with inappropriate or unexpected comments. The question, "You don’t look married," can feel like an intrusion into personal boundaries, especially when the setting is meant to be strictly professional. Your reflection on the assumptions about what a "married woman" should look like adds a thoughtful layer to the narrative, challenging societal expectations.

How do you think situations like these can be handled without compromising professionalism or personal boundaries? Should women in professional settings have to constantly balance their attire and demeanor against such unsolicited judgments?