Do you know, it had never even occured to me that she might feel threatened by me, or have such a devious way of stating her own position. I don't seem to have the necessary mind-set for office politics, being the sort of person who pretty much says what they mean....not bright enough to do otherwise, maybe?
I guess my chances of advancement are remote without this set of skills, but I'm damned if I know how, or if I even want, to learn them.