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In your workplace do you approach women to try and make conversation that isn't strictly work-related?

I do not. My job (rail operations) is male dominated at ground level but there are lot more women being employed now.

I find it difficult if not impossible to approach any of them (except those already in my workgroup who I know pretty well) for conversation, even if work related, because I'm so worried I only have to say or do something perceived to be 'incorrect' to result in being reported to HR (which is run by all women - as most HR dept's are).

I usually just keep to myself and unless I actually need to carry out work tasks with others, I tend not to have much or any communication.

How is your workplace? If you're a guy, do you feel comfortable talking to women in your workplace? Does it make any difference if you're married or in a relationship already, or not?

I am worried that because I'm single I could be perceived as being inappropriate simply by being in the same vicinity if someone felt I was doing something wrong. I'm super-anxious all the time because of the fear of false allegations.
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Ferric67 · M
I just asked my coworker if she has anger management issues
She replied, “everyone does when they deal with you”

That’s non work related talk
zonavar68 · 56-60, M
@Ferric67 Off to HR with you! 8-)
Ferric67 · M
@zonavar68 I’m good with her

If you believe in past lives, I was probably married to her and she’s still pissed at me
averageguy · 46-50, M
I keep it work related. It's just safer that way. Of course, the small talk of what one did over the weekend happens at times, but that's just part of being cordial

 
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