I have a co worker that makes the most disgusting eating noises and she listens in on conversations and butts in on everything - we have tried being subtle and dropping hints but nothing gets thru - she cries at the drop of hat and we don't want to hurt her feelings but she is sooooooo disgusting - "Disgusted in Tennessee"
2006-12-07 07:48:21 · 10 answers · asked by sal82058 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Have a talk with her if it is that bad. Or distance yourself.
2006-12-07 07:54:28 · answer #1 · answered by MIA 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do you eat lunch at the same as this woman? If so, go else where in the office and do the same thing if you want to have a private conversation with a colleague.
If she doesn't get THAT hint, then all you can do is take her to one side and quietly explain to her that her habits aren't appropriate for the work place.
2006-12-07 08:30:15 · answer #2 · answered by darth_timon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately rude people only understand one thing, rudeness in return. I'm not usually like that but try this. Sit next to her and do the same thing. Eat like a pig. Then when she is talking to someone butt in on the conversation. If she cries then too bad.
2006-12-07 08:33:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you need to sit somewhere else for lunch if you are not willing to confront her. I would also suggest that you stop talking about people so she won't be so interested in your conversation. You could be polite and inform her that her habits are disturbing to you and see if she would be willing to change. You should however be prepared for what comes back to you. This might be someone who can't stand you and is going to do whatever she can to drive you crazy. Good luck on your quest for a peaceful lunch.
2006-12-07 07:59:47 · answer #4 · answered by cookie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask her to chew with her mouth closed. If she butts into a conversation, tell her that it's a private conversation and to please give you some privacy. If she's upset by either, then there's nothing you can do. It's possible that she pretends to be so sensitive in order to prevent anyone from saying anything.
2006-12-07 08:33:41 · answer #5 · answered by GLSigma3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about talk to someone else about the eating habits while she is eavesdropping. She'll see the the faults in both bad behaviors and spare both of you the embarrassment of confrontation.
2006-12-07 08:02:05 · answer #6 · answered by Singe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat at a different time, or different location, and be more discreet when you have conversations. This way you won't have to see her eat, and she'll be unable to butt in on your conversations. And if they are work related conversations you may not have a choice- she may be entitled to "butt in". You're at work not high school, so you need to be grown up too.
2006-12-07 08:33:38 · answer #7 · answered by GEEGEE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 23:02:38 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mail her a letter stating what you just said...print this out and put it on her desk..anything.
2006-12-07 09:19:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
write an anonymous letter?
2006-12-07 07:55:41 · answer #10 · answered by should be working 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋