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MsMitcia
27 dresses.?.ha..TY everyone
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Name: Tina
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Is this inappropriate?
I'm thin. I'll be the first to admit. I was a former ballerina and I still have a dancers body. My boss just walked in and said "I am going to call you S&B from now on, Skin and Bones..ha..ha". Then he proceeds to tell everyone to call me that. I'm new here, only two weeks and I'm embarassed to speak up. This has been happening all week with him. I don't find it funny at all anymore. I'm getting very upset about it, but I don't know if I'm being overly sensitive. Any thoughts?
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Posted 9/1/06 12:13 PM |
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JenniferEver
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Re: Is this inappropriate?
I think that's really rude and could border on hostile environment sexual harassment. it's inappropriate for him to be making comments about your body and even more inappropriate to be spreading it around the office and making it and environment where your body is a topic of conversation.
I think you should definitely bring it up.
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Posted 9/1/06 12:15 PM |
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SweetTooth
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Name: Lauren
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Re: Is this inappropriate?
That IS inappropriate. If you don't want to speak to your boss, is there an HR person you can speak with?
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Posted 9/1/06 12:15 PM |
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Michelina627
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Name: Michelle
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Re: Is this inappropriate?
IMO any boss who comments on your body shape/size is bordering on sexual harrassment. I'd feel very uncomfortable with that. Unfortunately, people think its ok to pick on really skinny people - you'd never hear anyone walk up to a colleague and say "I'm going to call you fatty from now on!"
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Posted 9/1/06 12:16 PM |
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IluvBo
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Re: Is this inappropriate?
Totally inappropriate. I would say something. Not in a harsh way. Just let him know that it is not funny to you and that you would prefer if he didn't make comments like that. Good luck honey....
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Posted 9/1/06 12:16 PM |
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Juliet
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Re: Is this inappropriate?
Yeah that is inappropriate. Talk to HR. No one should make those comments.
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Posted 9/1/06 12:17 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Is this inappropriate?
You're not being overly sensitive. It's as in appropriate as if you called him F&P for "Fat & Pudgy"
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Posted 9/1/06 12:17 PM |
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2PreciousBlessings
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Re: Is this inappropriate?
It is very inappropriate. You should talk to him privately about it. Tell him that you are not comfortable with his statement and that it bothers you alot.
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Posted 9/1/06 12:18 PM |
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MsMitcia
27 dresses.?.ha..TY everyone
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Name: Tina
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Re: Is this inappropriate?
I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes and he just comes back and goes at it again. "Do you ever eat solids?" b/c I'm sitting here drinking coffee, laughs and then walks away.
oh god, he's coming back again...
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Posted 9/1/06 12:18 PM |
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Nicole728
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Re: Is this inappropriate?
Yes I think that is inappropriate...espeically since it was your boss! Def say something!
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Posted 9/1/06 12:19 PM |
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ssbride05
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Name: Jennifer
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Re: Is this inappropriate?
I agree with the above posters and find it VERY inappropriate! I would def say soemthing!
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Posted 9/1/06 12:19 PM |
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2PreciousBlessings
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Re: Is this inappropriate?
Posted by MsMitcia
I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes and he just comes back and goes at it again. "Do you ever eat solids?" b/c I'm sitting here drinking coffee, laughs and then walks away.
oh god, he's coming back again...
I am here reading your posts and it really upsets about this stupid jerk boss of yours. You need to confront him or go and speak to HR about the matter. This is so damn rude and insensitive. I am so sorry that you are going through this.
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Posted 9/1/06 12:20 PM |
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MrsPorkChop
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Re: Is this inappropriate?
what a jerk
tell him that his body comments make you uncomfortable.
take him aside if you must. some people think that telling a person thin is a compliment. hes a stupid man that doesnt know better. tell him its bothering you and he wont eff eith you again. nip it in the bud today.
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Posted 9/1/06 12:20 PM |
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saraH
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Re: Is this inappropriate?
that is incredibly innaprorpiate and i would go right to HR and file a complaint. he should not be making those comments to you
sorry
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Posted 9/1/06 12:21 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Is this inappropriate?
shame on him, what an a-hole
ETA: tell him that his words are cruel and it bothers you. if he doesn't stop definitely go to HR!
Message edited 9/1/2006 12:23:04 PM.
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Posted 9/1/06 12:22 PM |
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Tany
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Re: Is this inappropriate?
omg, what an insensitive thing to say.
I felt like crying when I was reading that.
I'm sorry you have to go through this but don't let that azzhole get to you
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Posted 9/1/06 12:22 PM |
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Stefanie
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Re: Is this inappropriate?
Please go to HR immediately. That is harrassment. No one should speak to you that way.
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Posted 9/1/06 12:27 PM |
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MsMitcia
27 dresses.?.ha..TY everyone
Member since 8/06 1527 total posts
Name: Tina
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Re: Is this inappropriate?
Thanks everyone, I appreciate your kind words and reassurance that I am right and he is off base. I think i reached my breaking point with this today. Just stepped outside b/c i refuse to let them see me cry. I'm going to meet up with the HR lady after lunch to see what I can do about this. This is the CFO, geez, you would think he would have some class. I guess not.
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Posted 9/1/06 12:27 PM |
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CaseyGirl
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Re: Is this inappropriate?
It's just as inappropiate as if someone said to an overweight person, hey there Thunder Thighs..... If you feel comfortable you can tell him you prefer he not say things like that to you. If not, speak to your HR rep.
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Posted 9/1/06 12:28 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Is this inappropriate?
I'm in HR. If you came to me, I'd suggest you say something on your own first.
Tell HR first, but then say to him:
You can say "I know you think it's funny, but I don't. Please don't call me that again. It's hurtful."
eta. If I have to call him in my office to tell him not to say something it makes for an uncomfortable work situation for the both of you. I'd want to know your complaint in case it's something that has gone on in the past & that he's been warned about. Also I'd want to know if he tried to retaliate against you.
Message edited 9/1/2006 12:30:07 PM.
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Posted 9/1/06 12:28 PM |
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usuk2004
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Re: Is this inappropriate?
Posted by MsMitcia
I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes and he just comes back and goes at it again. "Do you ever eat solids?" b/c I'm sitting here drinking coffee, laughs and then walks away.
oh god, he's coming back again...
that's really awful - you've got to speak up for yourself.
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Posted 9/1/06 12:28 PM |
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JenniferEver
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Name: Jennifer
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Re: Is this inappropriate?
I'm glad you're going to speak out about it. I'm just thinking of how horrible I would feel if someone called me fat at work or saw me eating something sand said "Do you ever stop eating?" I can't imagine how humiliating that must be. He needs to stop!
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Posted 9/1/06 12:29 PM |
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Hi-Fi55
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Re: Is this inappropriate?
That is horrible. I hope everything works out. Some people are so classless and insensitive.
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Posted 9/1/06 12:29 PM |
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2PreciousBlessings
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Name: Best Wife & Mommy
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Re: Is this inappropriate?
Posted by MsMitcia
Thanks everyone, I appreciate your kind words and reassurance that I am right and he is off base. I think i reached my breaking point with this today. Just stepped outside b/c i refuse to let them see me cry. I'm going to meet up with the HR lady after lunch to see what I can do about this. This is the CFO, geez, you would think he would have some class. I guess not.
Great. I hope everything will be resolved. Remember, sweetie, class is not something that people can buy. Obviously he does not have any.
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Posted 9/1/06 12:29 PM |
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saraH
happy birthday sweet kate!
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Re: Is this inappropriate?
Posted by MsMitcia
Thanks everyone, I appreciate your kind words and reassurance that I am right and he is off base. I think i reached my breaking point with this today. Just stepped outside b/c i refuse to let them see me cry. I'm going to meet up with the HR lady after lunch to see what I can do about this. This is the CFO, geez, you would think he would have some class. I guess not.
i am by no means defending the jack off, but i think that he thinks that you must hear it all the time and it must not bother you. know what i mean? like you should be used to it or something.
sorry and i feel your pain
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Posted 9/1/06 12:30 PM |
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