Sits near you...but you can't see them. However, whenever you get off of a phone call--they come ask you questions about things you were talking about on the phone. I deal with alot of business proposals and media inquiries. Most of my convo's are propietary and confidential.
2006-08-28 08:22:55 · 18 answers · asked by YaskY 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I don't answer questions. I just want to know what to say to get this person to stop asking me altogether. I refer to this person in the office as "three-way" call
2006-08-28 08:28:23 · update #1
there is a huge wall that seperates us...i don't talk loud either
2006-08-28 08:38:36 · update #2
you should do two things...
one, tell your administrator or manager that you are having a privacy issue and they need to help you resolve it either by giving you different phone equipment, or placing them or you somewhere else out of ear shot.
and two, you should let the other person know that the conversations you have are confidential and that they should not be listening. if they continue that you will have to report them.
plus, if they know that they are supposed to be confidential, then they are about as sharp as a marble for comming to you and asking about it.
2006-08-28 08:29:49 · answer #1 · answered by Jade Poe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are probabley just trying to make friendly conversation. But let them know how you feel, and that you have to keep it confidential, or you can get in trouble.
And also if this person sits next to you, and is a guy, and that is the lamest thing they can do to start a conversation with you, he probabley likes you but doesn't know you well, try approaching the person with different subjects taht you think they may be interested in. That way you guys can talk about other things then your personal buisness.
2006-08-28 08:34:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would confront the person, but spin it around a little.
Explain that at times the matters you discuss are highly confidential and that you could be reprimanded if the information leaks out.
Explain also that you can't afford to loose your job.
Offer a choice, ask if they are willing to respect your privacy or if you should find a new place to make such phone calls.
This should get them.
2006-08-28 08:38:31 · answer #3 · answered by capollar 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them the truth. Due to the nature of your position, the information is proprietary and confidential, and you are not at liberty to discuss the information with any other employees.
You may want to discuss the situation with your manager and let them know that others can hear your conversations, and that they may want to move you to an area that is more private.
2006-08-28 08:30:16 · answer #4 · answered by kh_telco_mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask them "why are my phone conversations important to you ?" or "how do my phone calls concern you?" do this in a non threatening calm manner, projecting that you are clearly interested why they need to know.
this puts the person asking on the spot and points out in a non-threatening way that they should mind their own business. if they don,t get the picture right away, at least they will probably get tired of the same questions over and over and stop asking.
2006-08-28 08:34:27 · answer #5 · answered by rcsanandreas 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way would be the direct way. Tell her in the most professional manner that although she is able to hear you end of the conversation, that they are private conversations and that you do not find it appropraite for her to ask questions concerning those conversations. Be respectful, yet firm.
2006-08-28 08:31:43 · answer #6 · answered by Olive Green Eyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you eer seen the episode of Seinfeld where Jerry turns the tables on the telemarketer and starts asking all sort of personal questions to the asker. It was hilarious. I recommend that approach.
2006-08-28 08:40:50 · answer #7 · answered by Mlle 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First I would joke about in. In a joking way, say; "What are you listening to my phone conversations?".
If they do not get the hint, then you need to bring it up in a serious manner. It's hard not to hear other people talking, but it is entirely different if you are hanging on their every word.
2006-08-28 08:26:50 · answer #8 · answered by barter256 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them it's confidential and you're not at liberty to talk about it. Eventually they should get tired of asking you all the time when you won't respond.
2006-08-28 08:25:49 · answer #9 · answered by toyo_uke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This person is rude, obnoxious, annoying and disrespectful...needs to be taught a hard lesson!
If I were you, I'd set him/her up and embarrass them badly. Next time, just pretend that you're talking to someone on the telephone and start talking personal things, ex. "omg, I'm pregnant and don't know what I'm gonna do" (or something like that). When they start spreading the gossip........have them fired!
2006-08-28 08:54:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋