If you don't want to know the real answer....

Occasionally I get asked if I think I'm treated differently because I am a women.

When I reply in the affirmative, my questioner nearly always (we're going 11 for 12....and counting) gets extremely defensive.

Dude.  ('cause it always is.)   If you don't want to know the really answer, then DON'T ASK.   BAH!!!