2007-03-28 06:56:21 · 19 answers · asked by tulip 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Most people seem to think so. And since you are there a large part of the time it seems to make sense.
2007-03-28 07:00:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, yes and no. If it is welcomed information - yes. Most of your co-workers do become your friends on some level.
If it is not welcomed - no. Tell the offender it TMI and duck out if possible. Although, sharing life experiences is a bonding and growing exercise. But where it is inceasantly uncomfortable (a little discomfort should be born with grace) it should not be shared.
What I can think of that I would not want a co-worker to share with me is an on-going affair - especially if it's with another co-worker.
2007-03-28 14:37:59 · answer #2 · answered by txkathidy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's very difficut to avoid it to some extent. For instance how can you talk about your weekend without mentioning your partner/spouse.
I think it is also permissable to say to someone in your team 'Look, I'm sorry I'm in a bad mood because I had a row with my partner this morning.' but its probably not appropriate to discuss what the row was about.
It is definitely not appropriate to discuss how much sex you have or how your partner calls you 'snuggly-wuggly' or any problems you are having. A happy balance, that is what is needed - you are a human being and you have a life outside work but that is all your colleagues need to know.
2007-03-28 14:14:30 · answer #3 · answered by Leapling 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on who you talk to. You have to feel out the people around you to see if they are open to personal chit chat or if they want to keep it totally professional. Test the waters by bringing up something personal but not private. See how they respond. If the person averts eye contact or changes the subject, find someone else to talk to. If they smile, ask questions, or seem to be paying attention, that's usually your cue to continue on.
2007-03-28 14:17:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any company manual (if anyone ever read it) would advise not to but really, coworkers get close at times and they tend to become friends and friends talk about their personal lives. I mean, as long as its not affecting you negatively then I say it's fine. It's your life, and if rumors start spreading around the office...well, it'd be your fault.
2007-03-28 14:07:59 · answer #5 · answered by batchick5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and no, depends on the subject if its sex that is a big NO NO, but children and family in general is fine. dont give away secrets because these people only know you from work and may not be friends. but go on your judgement weather you trust them or not
2007-03-28 14:09:45 · answer #6 · answered by amy120705 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i definitly wouldnt. i'm sure it depends on where you work. but i'm careful about what i say to my co-workers. you never know who you can really trust and who may over hear. unless you establish a friendship out side of work as well and you trust the person then i wouldnt talk about your personal life, if i were you. =o)
2007-03-28 14:01:05 · answer #7 · answered by socal_rachel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I should think so, I do it all the time. Although I've noticed some people don't like from the looks I get.
2007-04-01 11:26:05 · answer #8 · answered by Trix01 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, if you can trust your colleagues and it doesn't disrupt your work, I don't see why not. Just be careful and don't discuss anything that can have an adverse effect or be thrown in your face at a later date.
good luck xMorsel
2007-03-28 14:03:43 · answer #9 · answered by Morsel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it is - it is a personal decision - some people like to keep them seperate but sometimes it is nice to talk about it
2007-03-28 14:01:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋