She uses the F word and keeps saying how everything gets on her t*ts!
2006-10-18 23:26:38 · 36 answers · asked by The way I are 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Yes it is harassment if it is upsetting you and others around you. There is a time and a place for certain language and the office isn't it! Have you tried talking to her about it gently, so as to keep the embarrassment down? I used the f word a lot when I was in my first job, I had come fresh out of college and knew no better. It took a long time for me to get rid of that language from my vocab but I managed it. I said bloody the other day in front of my boss and was mortified! She may not realise she is doing it. Good luck with it. x
2006-10-19 00:09:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No it's not harrassment because from what you say it is not aimed at you. If it makes you that uncomfortable then have a quite word with her. Alternatively you can lighten up and accept that that is just the way she talks. Using the word f*** has become common place and no longer has the vulgarity that was once associated with it. Getting on someones t*ts is the same as getting on someones nerves...just another part of the body!
2006-10-18 23:37:07 · answer #2 · answered by Tuppence 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not considered a form of harassment unless it is aimed at a person or persons. Many people curse in the workplace. My personal view is that they cannot express themselves in better words. Most of your professional people make it a point not to use offensive language. Since you are obviously young, I would suggest that you just get used to it because you will encounter it a lot in your lifetime. Just don't let it bother you of effect your language skills.
2006-10-19 00:19:38 · answer #3 · answered by swcasper2001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HAve a word with her, or lighten up a bit. Thats just her personality. I understand how sometimes that could be annoying and no, its not really appropriate but hey, are you really that uptight you want to report her for harrassment?? Come on lady.
2006-10-18 23:29:27 · answer #4 · answered by Kelly D 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It's not harassment unless it's directed at you, and is used aggressively - i.e. if she used the f word in relation to you or to detrimentally comment on your work or personality/appearance.
Alternatively if she spoke this way to clients or in a way that could be detrimental to the business, then she could be disciplined for it, otherwise, I'm afraid you just have to put up with it.
Sorry.
Otherwise, I'm afraid it's just something that you have to accept
2006-10-18 23:57:35 · answer #5 · answered by Pington 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is my version on this issue. Is it harrassment? I believe it is a form of harrassment. If you find certain behaviour offensive within your workplace and you are being reasonable in your expectations and you have requested your co-worker to refrain from using these types of vulagarities it is. Report it to your HR department as they should handle it as diplomatically as possible.
2006-10-19 00:18:01 · answer #6 · answered by r g 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh for god's sake. What is your problem? Does it affect your work? Can you not do you job properly if someone swears? I think do gooders like you are the problem in the work place. It's bad when you have to be conscious of what you say incase someone might be offended. It's not like she directs the language at you personally.
2006-10-18 23:42:04 · answer #7 · answered by jeeps 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
As usual some really intelligent answers.
The simple answer is YES. How you choose to deal with it is more difficult.
A quiet word with her first but if you are unhappy you would have to take it further. Your only problem might be that you could alienate yourself with her and with other staff members. Do other members of staff feel the same - ask them and, if they do, you could approach her together.
I have no doubt that your firm would have policy on this matter. I have had cause to dismiss subordinates for the same reason but it is a long process.
2006-10-18 23:52:48 · answer #8 · answered by costa 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Unfortunately, some people are unable to conduct a conversation without using swear words, this is their problem not yours. Everyone seems to be looking for forms of harassment in the workplace just get on with your work and ignore the more unpleasant aspects of his/her vocabulary.
2006-10-18 23:38:05 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Probably not harrassment but if enough of you consider it to be inappropriate behaviour you may be able to get her to tone it down. It's just another sign of the times that the lowering of standards is now considered acceptable to so many.
2006-10-18 23:46:41 · answer #10 · answered by Pit Bull 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋