Oh no, I've no issues with your methods at all. 'Tis truly an excellent way for the young lady to navigate her feelings in a safe environment.

The theory behind it, on the other hand, needs some work.

[He pauses and takes a moment to sip his latte]

After all, though we as a society do our best to create a culture of equality for all men of Etheirys, there shall always remain some level of of personal bias and varying levels of respect towards those we meet.