She thought it was important that the company was talking down to her. It's not a matter of accident just in the salary negotiation. It's a leading indicator of

She thought it was important that the company was talking down to her. It's not a matter of accident just in the salary negotiation. It's a leading indicator of how they thought of her and what she could expect on the job. It's a red flag, and red flags are reasons to get out while you can.