when she looks at my spreadsheet on my screen and ask: "what is that"?
Or silimar nosy questions from her.
2007-01-01 15:17:48 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Ask her a question. "Why do you want to know?"
2007-01-01 15:20:06 · answer #1 · answered by vik 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can handle it two ways. First you can tell her that it's a really dull job you have to do and you want to get it over with.
Secondly, you can ask her if she'd like to learn how to do this really dull job. Save what you've done so far before letting her touch the keys. If she screws up, you won't lose a lot. If she's too slow, you can tell her so and take your chair back.
I assume you aren't interested in her by your question. The other method you can use is simply put a do not disturb sign on the top of your monitor and point it out to her when she wanders in.
2007-01-01 23:31:11 · answer #2 · answered by loryntoo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"My secret plans . . . why, what are you up to?", while rising and blocking view of the monitor/turn the monitor off, and give her your attention.
"Why, are you looking for something?" (push the button, turn the monitor off, give her your attention)
"Aw, the usual stuff." (push the button, turn the monitor off, give her your attention)
"Nothin'. Whatsup?" (push the button, turn the monitor off, give her your attention)
I bet this will only work for you once or twice, then it's old, you only have so much attention you can lend. You'll need to prepare your most tactful way of telling her that her curiosity feels like nosiness to you, and you're becoming increasingly uncomfortable with her interruptions. Ok, ok, just say they're 'distracting'. Look through the Thesaurus to get ideas of how you want to express yourself. Your company backs you up (er, unless she's your supervisor)!
It's not about your work being so private or secrative, but that she's in your personal, creative space. She's disturbing the force.
Best of luck to you.
2007-01-01 23:47:44 · answer #3 · answered by Zeera 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is it a problem that she knows? Are you in situation where you are in competition?
Maybe she's just trying to find something to talk with you about and uses work related items to keep conversation going.
If your spread sheet is confidential; then tell the co worker you don't want to get in trouble with executives/higher ups. It's the truth and your not doing anyone any favors by jeopardizing your jobs.
2007-01-01 23:31:02 · answer #4 · answered by chieko 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Throw your co-worker off by switching the topic or asking her/him a question.
You can also joking around ask her/him, why they are nosy? then throw in that you were just playing so they will get out of your business.
2007-01-01 23:25:59 · answer #5 · answered by Rica 82 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Minimize the screen then ask her what she needs bc you are busy and you can chat at break or whatever. Don't divulge confidential info if you are expected to keep company info confidential. Be a professional.
2007-01-02 00:26:26 · answer #6 · answered by Lake Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A computer moneter. Why do you ask?, or A spread sheet containing our past work. Since you didint say what was on the spread sheet, I dont really know your anser. I dont know if sweet talking is a good idea though.
2007-01-01 23:27:38 · answer #7 · answered by Classic Team 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A simple, "nothing! while closing out your screen, she'll get the point. My co-workers are always looking over my scrreen its soooooooooo annoying. But I simply do exaclty what I told you too. Thye normally back away with a huff, but they get over it!
2007-01-02 14:37:06 · answer #8 · answered by peacfulwar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Politely say
" It's part of my job"
Anything that doesn't apply to your job
" I'm sorry I don't mean to be rude but I have alot of work to do. Maybe we can chat later"
2007-01-02 02:19:28 · answer #9 · answered by AngelWings 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her it is a birthday card in Hebrew
2007-01-01 23:20:41 · answer #10 · answered by stringck250 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋