Later he spoke with one of the senior managers. “(1)_________________________”, Alex said disappointedly. “Obviously, I said the wrong thing.” “Yes”, the district manager replied. “(2)__________________________Most have worked their way up from sales representatives, and they are very proud of the role they played in the company’s growth. (3)__________________ about political correctness. But they were definitely surprised and distressed to be referred to as ‘he’ in your speech.”