[honeychile]

RhoChi, you will have much bigger problems in life - be thankful that people don't think you're that much older! When I was a senior in college, people would ask what year I was in, and when I said, "I'm a senior," they'd ask what college I was planning to attend. Several years later, I'm still being carded occasionally, and I love it!

But at work, it can work against you - if you allow it. You're not going to be able to get away with dressing "young" (valkyrie took care of that), and you're going to have to know what you're talking about. Don't let your guard down - show only that you're confident and capable, even when you're not. Don't be drawn into trying to out-drink or out-swear or out-anything the good old boys - it always backfires on you. If someone tries to interrupt you, smile and say, "Excuse me - you'll have your turn, too," and continue to speak. If you haven't taken a Self Assertiveness course, do so NOW!

In doing so, you will have the best of both worlds - maintaining your future both through your looks and your confidence in yourself!