When Lilly interviewed Meisha for a job, she told her, "Meisha, you have been out of college for a very long time, and I don't think you would be comfortable with our young clients." Lilly's statement could be considered __________

a) ageist
b) heterosexist
c) racist
d) confirming


Answer: a

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