State Senator to Hold Event Teaching the "Feminine Presence"

Have we stumbled into an episode of Mad Men? Later this month, Republican State Sen. Marty Golden's office is holding a career-development event for women in his southern Brooklyn district teaching them "Posture, Deportment and the Feminine Presence." That's according to a taxpayer-funded mailing being sent out in Golden's district, which an offended reader passed along. The taxpayer-funded event ? presented by a "certified protocol consultant" ? is part of a series teaching women in Brooklyn "what's new in the 21st century as it relates to business etiquette and social protocol." More details are also available on Golden's [Senate website](http://www.nysenate.gov/event/2012/jul/24/polished-professional), including the fact that women in attendance will be taught to, "Sit, stand and walk like a model," how to, "Walk up and down a stair elegantly" and "Differences in American and Continental rules governing handshakes and introductions." The event is being held in Bay Ridge Manor, the catering hall formerly owned by Golden, [which is now](http://www.villagevoice.com/2008-08-27/columns/gop-star-marty-golden-doles-out-big-bucks-to-his-family-catering-hall/) owned by Golden's brother and run by his wife. A spokesman for Golden said the goal of the event was simply to help young women land jobs. "In these economic times, when so many people are out of work, and graduating with advanced degrees to set themselves apart in the workplace, events such as these are also important," said the spokesman, John Quaglione. " Senator Golden hosts a multitude of events annually, and this is our first event of this kind, and we hope it to be successful and benefit those who attend." To read the full article at City & State [click here. ](http://www.cityandstateny.com/marty-golden-teach-constituents-feminine-presence/)