You know the type who "playfully" teases you and "playfully" makes jokes at your expense? But when you protest claims that she/he was just kidding and you're being too sensitive??
2007-08-02 15:38:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I work with one of these people. And she is incredibly nice & sweet one moment, but then when there's people around she makes snide comments and trys to make me the butt of her jokes.
2007-08-02 16:04:18 · update #1
Find out if other friends find this person 'a bit too playful' as well.. if they are, following these steps only if you don't want their relationship:
1) I say warn them once.. which they would definitely ignore.
2) Then pull a dirty prank on them.... make sure it's 'playful' as well just to rub them the wrong way.
Revenge is sweet and paid in full or more.. (it is a guaranteed return).
If you want to keep the relationship, read the post above..
2007-08-02 15:59:37 · answer #1 · answered by chiubacca 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like someone is insecure... and it's not you! Humor can be a defense mechanism and some people have a hard time determining what is funny and what is mean. Have you brought it up to this person when they're NOT teasing you? They might be more receptive if you bring it up when they're not in the heat of the moment. If not, do you have a friend in common who can let this person know when they are going overboard? If you share your feelings with another person who can be on your side in these situations maybe they can help diffuse it. Unfortunately if you fight fire with fire, you can usually expect to get more fire back, so I'd be careful with 'making fun' back.
2007-08-02 22:57:30 · answer #2 · answered by Dani 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep your interaction with this person on a purely professional level, be polite, be all-business, do your work.
The fact that this twit is bugging you is because you give her what you want... a reaction. Quit giving it.
You can start by telling them that this behavior is not appropriate in the workplace, and that it needs to stop because it is offensive. Tell them that this will be their only verbal warning, then upon the next offense, go to the next phase, which is a meeting with your supervisor about this issue, and ask the supervisor to talk to this person about it. Ask them if they need it documented in writing.
If that does not work, you will probably have to talk to HR.
2007-08-03 02:04:06 · answer #3 · answered by revsuzanne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well maybe you are being too sensitive. But if you're certain that you're not, politely let them know it's getting annoying. If they don't chill out after that then they're just being obnoxious and you can proceed to telling them just that.
2007-08-02 22:47:48 · answer #4 · answered by leah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them to knock it off. See if this individual is a case of can dish it out but can't take it.
2007-08-02 22:46:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont use your mouth.....use your eyes,start at the top of her head and slowly move down to her feet them come back up to eye level.....then tilt your head to one side,and using your EYES,tell her exactly what you think of her...turn on your heels and walk away......if you are a woman,you were born knowing how to do this by the way.!.!.have fun,let me know what goes down
2007-08-02 23:40:49 · answer #6 · answered by sleepy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do the same to them. Generally they don't like it any better than you.
2007-08-02 22:45:58 · answer #7 · answered by Marcus R. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why not simply ask the person not to do that?
2007-08-02 22:48:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say NIZE DAY
2007-08-02 22:46:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋