there is this guy who came into my work and he started about religion and about how muslims are taking over and how the aryan race need to keep reproducing so they aren't taken over (i am blonde hair, blue eyed so he always talks to me). He was talking about how they are terrible people and he was also talking about how they have a terrible religion and they are violent.
I couldn't even believe this and i didn't know what to say. This was the worst thing i had ever heard.
What should i say to him. he comes in all of the time
2007-08-27 14:52:30 · 45 answers · asked by wintennis91 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
he says stuff about how he hates certain kinds of people and then he talks about how God wants peace.... he is crazy
2007-08-27 15:05:42 · update #1
If you remain silent you are implying agreement. You can politely disagree with him and try to have an intelligent discussion, or you can just politely let him know you disagree with him and don't want to listen to his opinions. If he is a customer and not a co-worker I know that's delicate, but people like that are really kind of verbal bullies, and need to know not everyone wants to listen to their prejudice and hate.
2007-08-27 14:59:03 · answer #1 · answered by keri gee 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Maybe say something along the lines of,
" That's nice. Thank you for your 2 cents but I don't believe I ever asked you for your insight, "On The World According To You!"
Way too much BS for me to absorb, Thank you very much!"
Then quickly run out and buy a sign that reads,
" The Cows May Come, The Cows May Goes,
But The Bull Always Stay At This Place"
Stick that to your desk (Facing him ;-)
2007-08-27 15:05:21 · answer #2 · answered by Bluelady... 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is he a client or a coworker? If co-wrkr., report him to HR. If they do nothing (which sometimes happens) you have no obligation to sit there and be a listening ear for his ramblings.
If you don't want to directly confront him, just politely excuse yourself for a bathroom break every time he shows up. Quite possibly he'll begin to get the idea you don't want to talk to him.
On the other hand, if he is dense as he sounds, that may not deter him. It'll be a fun test of your personal will to look him in the eye and tell him exactly how you feel and request that he stop harrassing you. I encourage you to try it - you'll feel a new strength surge through your life when you begin pulling your own strings. Best of luck *bless*SJ
2007-08-27 15:04:33 · answer #3 · answered by The Church Lady 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry you're in the situation. Try saying this . . .
"You know, I really appreciate your wanting to share your thoughts with me, but I have to tell you this makes me a little uncomfortable. So, I'd appreciate it if we don't talk about it any more and just talk about work."
And when he says . . . uncomfortable?? What's the problem?? What?? You like the camel jockeys, or what???
Say:
"this conversation makes me a uncomfortable. So, I'd appreciate it if we don't talk about it any more and just talk about work."
Don't say anything else -- you're not passing judgment on him, you're just restricting the conversation to work . . . which is what you should talk about any way.
Again, just keep saying this same thing, over and over, and don't say anything else, (don't argue with him, or get into a discussion, or talk about any aspect of it, ) and if he has the sense God gave a bunny, he'll stop talking.
Godspeed.
2007-08-27 15:03:03 · answer #4 · answered by jimmeisnerjr 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, I would talk to your manager about banning him from the shop or wherever you work. This guy is a nut...who knows if he could be dangerous?
Otherwise, I'd tell him you have a husband of another race and mixed-race kids...that oughtta shut him up.
What a rude man!
2007-08-27 14:59:34 · answer #5 · answered by mathaowny 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell him that its not good to talk politics or religion in the work place and you need to keep the conversation on happier topics.(but it really depends on who is he you didn't say if this is a fellow employee or a customer for your business)
2007-08-27 14:59:03 · answer #6 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I met one at my work place. I politely told him that
I dont want to talk bad things about other religion or hear anything bad regarding all that because it is a sensitive issue.
But you can talk with me about other things not about saying bad things over sentitive issues.
I think you need to be bold about that so they dont think you are also interested in hearing all that stuff which you dont like.
gluck
2007-08-27 15:00:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anne H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he doesn't work there tell him to leave, unless he is a client of the office. If he is a client, tell your boss instead and let him deal with it. If the company is going to lose business from this guy because he is confronted, better your boss be responsible for that than you.
2007-08-27 15:00:32 · answer #8 · answered by Northstar 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell him you're not interested in his narrow minded and hateful bigotry..
He can obviously justify his views with some sort of religious doctrinal interpretation, and won't change for you or anyone else.
If you think he poses a threat to ANYONES safety, allert the authorities. People like him are part of the problem, not part of the solution..
2007-08-27 15:01:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would say "Look, you have a right to believe whatever you wish, but I do not share your beliefs, nor do I want to. This is a place of work. If you don't stop, I will report you." (if he's an employee or a customer, report him to the boss. he's creating a "hostile work environment" which could be basis for a lawsuit by you if the boss doesn't do something about it).
2007-08-27 14:58:04 · answer #10 · answered by lady_phoenix39 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋