Politics – I don’t care whom you voted for, I don’t care what your views are. Leave them at home people or post them on your blog, where I can choose not to read them. Don’t start yelling things across the office.
Religion – I don’t care what you believe. I don’t think of anyone differently for their beliefs. You’re not going to convert me to your religion and you’re probably just going to sound silly if you try to talk about other religions. Once again, this is for a blog, not shouting across an office.
Music – I love music. Music is one of those things that, as an art, there are very few examples of music out there that are “Bad”. Don’t ridicule me for what I listen to in the privacy of my own home. You’ve got your own mind, make your own opinions. Don’t try to make mine, it will only make me mad.
Finances – Remember the DTAMP? If you feel the need to discuss your financial burden but don’t actually want anything to come of those rants, Blog (unless of course you can’t afford internet and then you should blog intermittently at your local library). If you do want it to change, change your habits or go to a financial counselor. That’s what they do.
Family problems – (Facebook status is not included in this) remember the saying “Don’t air dirty laundry in public.” That’s really all that I have to say about this. If you must talk about it, blog about it.
I’m sure there are other things I want to add… I just can’t think of them right now. Any suggestions?
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Do not take your dieting misery out on the office.
ReplyDeleteI used to have a boss who would go on a diet once a year. Most of the time, she was a kind, lovely person to work for, but when she was on that diet, she was a savage beast.
Also, back in the day, before my full time job was slave to a household of ingrates, I had my full share of sexual harassment. I think these days, with the laws that are now in place, men are fearful of saying anything, but just a few short years ago, that wasn't the case.
So, I'd have to add; Keep your lecherous talk and looks and sometimes, yes, even hands, to yourself.
I'm going to email you back just as soon as I get one of these selfish ingrates over to their friends' house.
I work in an office of about 45. There are only two of us that are female. the other woman is off and on her diets, but she's not bad about it. she falls into bullet point number 3, she wont stop complaining about having no money... when she does.
ReplyDeleteAnd believe me. "Keep your lecherous talk and looks and sometimes, yes, even hands, to yourself" definitely goes on the list! I had to deal with a sexual harrassment issue. It was not fun. He still works her, but I told my boss and he no longer acknowleges my presence. Which, frankly, I see as a bonus!