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Pretzel · 61-69, M
let the first one pass as a mistake - but note the date/time and anyone that may have heard it
on the 2nd occurrence - tell them plainly you find it offensive and inform your supervisor - advising that this is the 2nd offense.
in many countries your employer has the obligation to provide a workplace free of hostility.
on the 2nd occurrence - tell them plainly you find it offensive and inform your supervisor - advising that this is the 2nd offense.
in many countries your employer has the obligation to provide a workplace free of hostility.
assemblingaknob · 26-30, F
@Pretzel I was thinking of letting it pass too. But he said it in front of someone who is supposed to take orders from me. And that person realized that they could also get away with being rude to me. Because I'm soft spoken people think they can walk all over me. And that bothers me. They think being soft spoken = being scared/inconfident.
Iwillwait · M
@assemblingaknob Report it.
DunningKruger · 61-69, M
Yes. Report it to your supervisor or HR. You shouldn't have to to tolerate that sort of behavior from a coworker.
tallpowerhouseblonde · 36-40, F
You need to tell your manager or the HR department.From there you can decide if any formal action needs to be taken.There definitely should be a record kept in writing to create the history of their behaviour.Verbal abuse is not acceptable and should not be tolerated.The colleague should I think receive a write up and informed any further behaviour like this could result in their employment being terminated.
NerdyPotato · M
Maybe talk to your coworker directly about how it made you feel? If you let it pass completely, they won't know they did anything wrong, but getting your boss involved is a bit overkill for a first time incident.
Definitely discuss it with peers. Maybe he was having a bad day, but that doesn’t mean he can be rude to you. Call him out on that language next time, and make sure you’re not alone when you do.
Keeper · M
Can you just tell them to f*ck off? It's worked for me in the past.
assemblingaknob · 26-30, F
@Keeper I could but then it wouldn't make for a strong case against them.
SW-User
I don’t think it’s allowed to verbally abuse others at the workplace.
Yes as that person may think they can get away with that if you don't and might do it again
Neoerectus · M
You can tell them directly that you found it disrespectful and unprofessional and you expect it not to happen again. MAYBE they had a off day. This conversation will provide additional information.
assemblingaknob · 26-30, F
@Neoerectus nope they have a history of being rude.
Neoerectus · M
@assemblingaknob Then document, document, document. If they violate civil rights regs ( gender, race, etc.) file formal complaint. Also document any time mgt has been made aware. Note date, times, circumstances and witnesses. Sign what you write up. This could become legal evidence so stick to objective facts sans hyperbolic adjectives.
caccoon · 36-40
Yes, definitely tell your superior. This person needs to be fired or at least warned.
SW-User
You can mention it casually.
assemblingaknob · 26-30, F
@SW-User That is a good idea.
SW-User
candycane · 31-35, F
I would tell him and others in a meeting that it better not happen again or action will b taken
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