My coworker is an old dude with a really hairy chest and he's scaring people with it.
2006-08-05 11:35:24 · 12 answers · asked by vegasgirl 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Stage an 'accident' in which something gets dumped down the front of his shirt. Fiberglass insulation works well for that sort of thing. It might not get him to button up, but it will punish him as much as he's punished you...
2006-08-05 11:55:36 · answer #1 · answered by 42ITUS™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to approach the question with tact, but directly. Directly is the key here. You can say, "I have noticed that people are sometimes offended when you do not button your shirt all the way up. My understanding is that proper business attire is a completely buttoned shirt, and I am afraid you look unprofessional when you do not do this. For my sake, could you please make this standard practice?"
In reality, your supervisor should be the one addressing this problem, not you. You may want to mention it to him/her.
This is an assertive, non-judgmental way to deal with problems.
2006-08-05 19:48:31 · answer #2 · answered by Hauntedfox 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're friendly, and he's friendly, reach up and button it for him, he'll think you're being playful but really you'll be saving the whole office from his daily horror show. Then tell him playfully that's how you expect to see his shirt everyday and laugh. But know what kind of person he is and what type of mood he's in because everyone doesn't take too kindly to jokes and being touched either.
2006-08-05 18:52:11 · answer #3 · answered by duvaldiva.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep mentioning to him his button is undone like you are helping him out, as if he had something on his face or shirt. Be polite but every time you see him mention it.
2006-08-05 18:40:31 · answer #4 · answered by erik c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a co-worker then I would mention it privately to the boss. Then he/she can address the problem in a respectful yet authoritative manner.
2006-08-05 19:49:04 · answer #5 · answered by psycho-cook 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heh - dude probably thinks he's turning people on lol
2006-08-05 18:40:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's that old (like over 60), why not just let him do his 1975 thang?
2006-08-05 18:45:07 · answer #7 · answered by ThatGuy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell him how scary it is. Tell him he looks like a child molester.
2006-08-07 17:11:28 · answer #8 · answered by Samba Queen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"hey pops button your dam shirt!!!"
2006-08-05 18:40:12 · answer #9 · answered by drakezilla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask him if that's dandruff in his chest hair.
2006-08-05 18:40:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋