I understand completely. I own a quiltshop and when someone calls that wants info on the shop, having a man answer freeks them out. I've had woman say, can I speak to a woman.
I may not be a quilter, my late wife was, but I can pick fabric out with the best of them.
Lets face it, we're a minority in this business, but I've seen some very good work done by men.
Men are always welcome in my shop, we even have what we call the husband chair for them to sit in.
Lanny