We have known each other 2 years, and we are talking and together, but for some reason, we don't know each others work numbers. We have never asked, we have never shared. Is that odd/bad?
We are accesible through cell phone/email though and that has never been a problem. But do you think it is good manners to share work numbers with the person in your life?
Should I share it even if he hasn't, incase it's an emergency? I have started to feel a bit guilty about it.
Personal calls are allowed here but ofcourse, have to be kept really short, esp. because I am here at the front desk and I have to take phone calls to the company all day. Plus he is a sweet, sensible guy and not someone who will hound me, so I know I can trust him with the number.
Your thoughts?
2007-11-09 02:25:14 · 5 answers · asked by ? 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
NO! Keep work at work & personal at home!
keeps you from getting fired for slaking!
2007-11-09 02:29:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you know where each other works (and after two years, I would hope you do), the phone number can probably be found in the phone book. I think it's not necessary; what reason would he have to call you at work, other than an emergency (and couldn't he just call your cell phone)? I know my boyfriend's work number simply because I used to work there, but I don't think he knows mine, and it's not a problem; we just don't call each other at work - we correspond through email or he'll call my cell phone if he needs something. You may be the person who takes the calls at your job, so your personal business will stay personal, but if that's not the case with him, anytime you call someone else will know about it - and that might not look good on him. I don't think it's really necessary.
2007-11-09 02:58:11 · answer #2 · answered by xK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AS much as he might be a nice guy, it's not really a good idea to give out your work #.
You may be able to receive personal calls, but, trust me,
employers do not like it when employees receive personal calls.
After all, it is a business.
As you said, you receive emails, if there is an emergency, he can email you or call your cell phone, which is also a NO-NO at work.
It's just proper work ethics.
2007-11-09 02:45:16 · answer #3 · answered by Flipper 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think if you are accessible through cell phones there is no point...unless in case of a dire emergency. Personally I prefer not to be bothered a whole lot at work, so someone not knowing my number is good...
2007-11-09 02:33:21 · answer #4 · answered by chavito 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its good to exchange work #s in case of emergency but not to be used regularily.
After all, you have been together for 2 years so he must be a huge part of your life.
2007-11-09 03:21:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋