One of my colleagues (female) has been sending pics to another colleague with micky mouse bra (the bra with micky mouse face on the both breasts). She asked if I have received it or not, I said no, then she talked to that colleague, "did you see this pic? I don't want to send the one with the big boozes (breasts) to Meg (my name) because I don't want her to be embarassed." I was so angry hearing this. Do you think this is considered as harassment?
Do you think I should talk to someone abou it? (i.e., my boss is a male).
2007-02-13 16:49:36 · 15 answers · asked by Denim 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I'm having a hard time understanding whats going on. But it sounds like she feels you don't appreciate sexual humor, so she's trying to be sensitive to your needs. I don't know the whole situation, so I don't know. I think i would feel happy my colleague didn't send me a picture of themselves in a Mickey Mouse bra lol. Thats TMI right there.
2007-02-13 16:53:49 · answer #1 · answered by wcarolinew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. Were you present for the conversation... as in she knew you listened? If so... then yea, she was out of line. It wasn't harrassment though... it was inapropriate. If she was unaware you were there, let it go. You eavesdropped and heard something not meant for you. You do have a right to let her know that the pictures she is sending you are inapropriate. But don't let something blow up and become a huge deal because of insecurities you or your co-worker may have. Perhaps, a little chat between you two can clear up this mess...
2007-02-14 00:56:52 · answer #2 · answered by Whatev' Yo' 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is highly unappropriate for the workplace, not to mention unprofessional and against most companies email policies. Accept the email with the picture of the bra and forward it to your supervisor as an attachment to bring it to their attention. Unfortunately those who abuse workplace priveledges make it harder for the rest of the people who respect them, and there is one in every office who thinks they can get away with this kind of unappropriate behavior. If your supervisor does nothing, then you will know what kind of management you are dealing with and you can take your decision or not to stay in that job from that point.
2007-02-14 17:17:00 · answer #3 · answered by Val 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only is it wrong it can get somebody in a lot of trouble. Even if you don't find it offensive it takes just one person, wheter they are the intended recipient or not to find it objectionable and now it is a case of sexual harassment.
Somebody should not only talk about this but depending on your company's policy document it.
This if fire for all involved, don't play with it.
2007-02-14 05:14:34 · answer #4 · answered by mitchell2020 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the pics and post it! That should embarase her! LOL Hang one on your boss's door or slip it under it. LOL
2007-02-14 00:54:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think so. At least she wasn't nude. It's only a lady in a bra.
2007-02-14 00:53:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a form of sexual harassment
2007-02-14 00:57:28 · answer #7 · answered by Love always, Kortnei 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. She's not harrassing you, but it is rather unprofessional behavior to be doing this at work.
2007-02-14 01:23:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
That sounds more like someone being considerate than someone harassing you....
2007-02-14 00:53:05 · answer #9 · answered by old lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well it seems as tho her intentions were to spare u, but it does seem rather out of place and unprofessional for the workplace...
2007-02-14 04:21:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋