Advice to colleagues on dealing with sexist language in workplace environments
| Advice | Response, % (n) |
| Confront/speak to person involved | 51 (41) |
| Correct the language used | 17 (14) |
| Respondent did not answer | 12 (10) |
| Deflect using humour | 11 (9) |
| Do not accept/remain silent | 10 (8) |
| Ignore | 9 (7) |
| Be aware that people may not be aware they are using sexist language/do not make an issue out of it (unless ‘over the line’)/do not be overly sensitive | 7 (6) |
| Seek support from others/support others | 7 (6) |
| File complaint | 3 (2) |
| Demand apology | (1) |
| Treat as bullying | (1) |
| Do not know/no advice | 4 (3) |