When asked by a male coworker how was my weekend, I admitted that it was lousy because I was in a lot of pain from cramps. Should I have just 'fine' and skipped that info?
2006-08-28 05:30:00 · 15 answers · asked by robync 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
When asked by a male coworker how was my weekend, I admitted that it was lousy because I was in a lot of pain from cramps. Should I have just said 'fine' and skipped that info?
2006-08-28 05:31:03 · update #1
The coworker and I share an office and we are both pretty new so feel on an even level w/ things. I didn't go into detail but feel that my challenges are no less valid. He knew I was going away for the weekend and I wasn't sure if I should lie/dismiss when asked how it went. I don't think I would tell him I had cramps if it was happening at that moment. I was not graphic and only said that I had killer cramps and had to stay on pain-killers all weekend. Maybe women should be free to expose their challenges instead of hiding and minimalizing what the reality is. Though I do agree in discretion and decorum.
2006-08-28 06:23:10 · update #2
it depends on the relationship between you two! if he was someone you hardly speak to, then now just say you weren't feeling well!
2006-08-28 05:36:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-05 19:24:59 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on so many things. Was it the beginning or the middle of the conversation? What kind of relationship do you have with him? and so forth.
It seems like you might be asking this question because you are afraid that you offended him. The best way to find out about this is by asking him. "Hey, were you offended yesterday when I mentioned that I had cramps?"
2006-08-28 18:32:21 · answer #3 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you divulge that you have cramps to anyone? That is no ones business. You could have just said that you had a lousy weekend because you didnt feel good and leave it at that.
2006-08-28 06:09:35 · answer #4 · answered by sweetnessmo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I probably would have. Whenever anyone asks how I am today or how my weekend was, etc., I'm always truthful with them. I figured if they didn't want to know, they wouldn't ask. I don't generally go into all the details, but I can picture myself saying what you did.
It really bugs me when I'm walking down the hall at work and someone says, "Hey, how are you?" and keeps walking.
2006-08-28 08:43:29 · answer #5 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think alot of people really don't want to know about your weekend.They are just kinda greeting you.When you ask someone that, do you really expect details? more importantly do you want details especially about bodily funtioning problems?
"how was your weekend?"
"It'd been better w/o the constant trips to the john thinking I might have to crap."
It could be even worse than that...I don't know about you but I don't want to start a new week on that thought!
so, no please keep you cramps to yourself and simply say
"fine" or "OK"
2006-08-28 06:01:57 · answer #6 · answered by chays 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You definitely should have skipped that! Most people expect a "Fine, and how was yours?"! Yuck! Too much information! I wouldn't expect to hear much from him any more. He will likely avoid you like the plaque! All you had to say was that you weren't feeling well over the weekend.
2006-08-28 05:52:17 · answer #7 · answered by alone1with3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will sometimes say I have nasty cramps and they always respond with a disgusted look. I now know whhat to say if I have to call in sick! They sure as hell won't ask questions!!!
2006-08-28 05:42:03 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is inappropriate to discuss your female issues to someone you aren't 100% close to or in mixed company. No one needs to know about your cramps or your menstrual cycle or that you have a yeast infection. Keep that to yourself.
2006-08-28 07:14:24 · answer #9 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that you were'nt feeling very well, but not go into detail. Guys really don't understand that kind of stuff. My husband of 20 years still doesn't understand.
2006-08-28 05:37:24 · answer #10 · answered by MamaSunshine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah... too much info for just a co-worker Lol... Makes for interesting conversations I bet.
2006-08-28 05:36:44 · answer #11 · answered by Sorcha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋