I work in an environment where everyone mocks each other and I have just started this week so people are still getting to know me. Twice I had two different boys jokingly say "hurry up" to me when they are waiting for me to get up from my desk to do something and it's not thast I am slow or they are in some mad rush it's just part of the office culture but I need a good response other than "what's the rush" or a smile which is what I have done so far. Any tips are more than welcome.
2007-09-16 01:39:51 · 12 answers · asked by Char 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Good answers, but last time a guy told me to hurry up and leave my desk was when we were about to go out for drinks, not in order to do something work-related, so I really need an answer for this type of scenario, any ideas?
2007-09-16 02:01:31 · update #1
... I may be slow, but I'm ahead of you.
2007-09-16 01:46:03 · answer #1 · answered by pepper 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I go slower!!!!! If anything peeves people off more than anything else is not having control over another person. I work with very mentaly disturbed teenagers and have learned reverse psychology to a perfection. What ever it is you are demanding of me is the opposite reaction you are going to get from me! Call me a F****** B****, I tell them I love them too! Tell me to go faster, I slow W A Y D O W N. I don't jump to anyones command or play anyone else's game's no more!!!!! Im too old for the rush and control stuff any more. Its just a suggestion but that's exaclty how I would handle it. You have to be old to understand that life is not worth getting worked up over at all.
2007-09-16 08:48:28 · answer #2 · answered by soniaatcalifornia 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It surprises me that they treat a new employee this way. Essentially you are being hazed which is totally unprofessional and could verge into harrasment. Say, "that is not a very nice thing to say" in the most benign matter that you can. This behavior is not at all professional and to engage in in and when you starta job it is important you present the most professional demeanor possible. Be professional and accept nothing less than professional behavior from your coworkers.
YOU ARE NOT JOINING A SORORITY SISTER, YOU ARE THERE TO DO A JOB.
2007-09-16 08:58:04 · answer #3 · answered by CHELLE BELLE 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are two types of slow: I'm the kind that doesn't move very fast. Which one are you?
It's especially good if it takes them a second to catch on. Then you can say... "I guess I have my answer."
2007-09-16 08:48:09 · answer #4 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Come to a complete stop. Turn and face them. In a clear polite voice ask, "Why?"
2007-09-16 08:44:53 · answer #5 · answered by wolfatrest2000 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just look at them and bat your eyelashes and say, in a real breathy voice, "Sometimes, slow is better."
2007-09-16 08:46:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
"don't get your knickers in a twist"
"Stop pretending you have somewhere to go"
"Oh I'm sorry what was that? Slow down? OK.. if you really want me to."
"That's what she said." (possible sexual harassment.... depending...)
2007-09-16 08:47:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
tell them "women prefer men who dont rush things"
2007-09-16 08:47:51 · answer #8 · answered by Bryan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In many cases you might be able to use this.
"Do you want it done fast or do you want it done right?"
2007-09-16 08:46:03 · answer #9 · answered by ed 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Say ,what' or where is the fire?Or,oh,I am right here.let's go.
2007-09-16 08:59:38 · answer #10 · answered by brkshandilya 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋