"You're one of those strong women, aren't you?" The homeowner who was asked this question said she wasn't sure if this was a compliment or something else. So, being extra careful to use a friendly tone of voice, she asked the contractor what he meant by "strong woman."
He hemmed and hawed and said something about "knowing what she wanted" and being "assertive." Though he was quick to assure her that he liked strong, assertive women, she got the distinct impression he was not altogether comfortable with her assertiveness, and likely wishing he'd never asked the question in the first place.