I received an e-mail from the Director of Contracts requesting a phone interview. After the phone interview she asked if I would come in to meet the Plant Manager. She warned me that he is difficult to get along with given his rude demeanor and asked if this would be a problem. I decided to go to the interview anyway as she was polite and expressed interest in me given my qualifications. Right from the start, the Plant Manager was ill-mannered and seemed intent on belittling me. As soon as he left the room, the Director of Contracts apologized to me for his behavior.