What would you do if a coworker entered your office to speak to you and you clearly heard them pass gas as they were speaking, yet they did not acknowledge it, nor miss a beat in their conversation?
2006-12-29 07:54:12 · 26 answers · asked by BB 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I would pretend I didn't notice it either
2006-12-29 07:55:16 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
That depends,If I thought it was done intentionally,then I 'd voice my displeasure accordingly before the conversation was finished,and leave the room .However, if I felt that it was unintentional (An accident) I'd probably make a joking remark, and move as far away as possible until the crop dusting settled,expect an appology,and get on with the business at hand.If the appology was not forthwith coming then I guess I would have to call that person ignorant (To his/her face) and get on with the business at hand.
2006-12-29 08:07:06 · answer #2 · answered by EveretteDavid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just leave the office and ask the coworker to stay there and that you will be back as soon as the environments settle down, hopefully soon.
2006-12-29 07:58:20 · answer #3 · answered by Ottawan-Canada 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is such a problem to you then you are embarresed by the natural occurances in you body....yes it would of been polite to say excuse me.....but the chances are they are just as embarresed as you are about the whole thing.
Get over it passing gas is natural not offensive
2006-12-29 09:03:18 · answer #4 · answered by ozi_nut 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In professional environments a social faux pa us is usually overlooked and not acknowledged. Saves embarrassment
2006-12-29 07:57:19 · answer #5 · answered by JORDAN 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well it is proper to say excuse me. If he/she ignores it, then unless it really stinks why make a point to say anything about it, just think of it like this"OK you owe me one good fart to pass unnoticed"
2006-12-29 07:59:05 · answer #6 · answered by Mijoecha 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends if the coworker is important or not.
If he is, then obviously, shut up.
If he's not or if he's a friend, I'd laugh.
2006-12-29 07:56:42 · answer #7 · answered by Diamond 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would laugh uncontrollably and say " you are so gross! Get the he$% out of my office" I would then spray my office and get out!!
2006-12-29 15:13:13 · answer #8 · answered by livingadream 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would rate it and post results in my office.
2006-12-29 07:55:58 · answer #9 · answered by bri n 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
As long as it did not smell I would not say anything either. Why embarrass her anymore than need be.
2006-12-29 07:57:04 · answer #10 · answered by tiffantre 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hes imbarresed ofcours,so just ignore it too.Its not your fault that he farted,its hes beans fault..
2006-12-29 08:06:33 · answer #11 · answered by Wind Chime 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋