That's what we need more of around here. You'd be the only black person in the department. You feel stunned, confused, often demeaned or insulted. You feel at a loss for words - but you have to say something. Studies show that men have a much easier time responding to inappropriate questions than women do and, in addition, are asked them much less often.
Women tend to answer all the questions asked no matter how outrageous they are.
They use a variety of avoidance techniques. They may laugh at the question. They may dismiss it. They may lie. Yes I'm single.