IMy coworker keeps playing Christmas music loud. She's been warned not to (and I personally know if they have to warn her again, she will get a formal write up.)
I would let it slide and not care, but today she said to me " do you enjoy my music?" knowing good and well I don't celebrate christmas.
So, should i report her?
2006-12-06 10:07:56 · 37 answers · asked by FavoredbyU 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
i would tell her to get a head set so no one eles can hear the music.......maybe that will solve the problem
2006-12-06 10:29:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In normal circumstances, I would let it slide, but it sounds like these are beyond the normal circustances - the nature of her question leads me to believe that she is playing the music to be deliberately irritating or to prove a point.
Perhaps this is exactly what she wants. Maybe she is trying to prove a point by being deliberately "written up" so she can go to her church or to whatever religious institution she plans and claim "religious discrimination." However, it sounds like the true issue here is that she's deliberately causing a disruption in the work environment.
I work for a small business and if a co-worker wants to listen to music, etc., then we simply discuss and we often share music, etc. However, if it's loud enough to be a distraction when taking calls from customers, that would be a major problem. I generally listen to music on my computer, when I do listen to music, so that music can be cut off by simply striking the mute button when the telephone rings.
I say report this incident, before things get worse!
2006-12-07 01:00:49 · answer #2 · answered by JenV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I would report her to HR because everything else has been done that could possibly do before, even open confrontation and reporting her to management. She is aware of what she is doing amd you have people to back you aswell. You shouldn't sacrifice your freedom to feel content at work for the freedom of her, especially seeing as everything else possible has been done. Just report her life is too short to worry about those kind of things, if she was a man EVERYTHING would be different. She wont get into serious trouble anyway :)
2016-05-23 01:56:41 · answer #3 · answered by Sandra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you should let her know that she has been warned about her music and that she will be written up if she continues to play it. If she then continues to play it you were still respectful and a good person. If it was something more major, that could affect your job for not reporting, then I would say for sure report her. Good luck. I would hope we could all be tolerant.
2006-12-06 10:34:39 · answer #4 · answered by straightup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should report her. Christmas and is avery touchy subject and it is a holiday that is not celebrated by all people. In my office we are not allowed to play Christmas music because it very well may offend someone. I know that we, as Americans, have certain rights. But, if those rights are distracting people in the work environment they need to be addressed.
2006-12-06 10:11:33 · answer #5 · answered by kater_tot01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you should not. let me tell you why;she ask you a direct question DO YOU ENJOY MY MUSIC and you din`t answer her question, why. there is lots of people like you.instead of saying something they go around the question.and after that they go around and say things to other people about the co -worker and it doesn't stop,(i am not saying this to blame you) but its those thing we should learn to do.you half to be honest about things were not children any more were adults.its not because you don't celebrate Christmas well its not her fault and its not your fault either (i don't no the reason you don't like to celebrate, they must be a reason for it)but its none of my business either to ask you.so if she put her music louder again,well just go and see her and tell her the through politely and say could you put your music lees loud because i cannot concentrate in my work,and tell her thank you ,and it will work but no screaming do it in a adult way please.
2006-12-06 11:37:26 · answer #6 · answered by cilia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear earplugs.
Destroying someone Else's joy is not your right.
Just because you do not celebrate is not a reason to stop others,
I will bet you enjoy the paid holiday.
Put up with it for a couple of weeks. There is still 52 a year and that leaves you with the upper hand. No music for 50 weeks.
2006-12-06 11:11:58 · answer #7 · answered by dyke_in_heat 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Never rat on anyone... but you might ask her yourself if she likes her job and/or why does she do this when she was asked not to do it.
You could say, "Look, you were asked...why are you being so stubborn? You might enjoy irking everyone but you are only getting yourself in deep do do. Why all the self loathing?" It's not a difficult choice.
I can't understand why she would want to get herself written up...it so negative. Some people are just that way...kind of have a chip on their shoulder (nobody's gonna tell me attitude....), I promise you...you'll always have to work with people who are difficult.
2006-12-06 10:15:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a short Holiday Season. Bear with it in good grace. If someone is going to cause her to get a formal write up, let it be on someone else. Garner a little good Karma for yourself.
Life is waaayyyy too short to sweat the little things!
2006-12-06 10:12:58 · answer #9 · answered by diane_b_33594 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She's being very obnoxious. I would tell her that I do not enjoy the music and remind her that she's been warned by management, and you'll be forced to report her if she doesn't comply. If she does it again (after your warning) then by all means, report her.
2006-12-06 10:49:43 · answer #10 · answered by MyPreshus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should. You have rights there too... wiat or maybe you should warn her yourself first.... tell her that you would hate to have to tell your boss. And the she sould turn the music low Or maybe tell her to get some earphones and turn it down a bit. And if she still doesn't listen then report her. At least you wont feel that bad that you did it because you warned her yourself.
2006-12-06 10:21:28 · answer #11 · answered by Eve 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋