When my boss introduces me to his wife, she might say something like: oh he's told me so much about you. What's the best ethical way to respond in this case? Should I just smile, or what? As I don't know what is being said behind my back I don't want to say anything that might jeopardize my work relationship with this person, or make it appear other that what it is. From the business point of view I can work very good with him, and we make a great team. Due to this others might think it's going further than that, but that's not the case. So I really don't want to provoke anything by saying something I shouldn't. Anybody been through this and how did you cope?
2007-11-17 04:15:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Hi How Are You, Its so nice to finally have met you..... and LEAVE IT AT THAT!!!!
2007-11-17 04:52:03 · answer #1 · answered by Miss Rhonda 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When this happens I always smile very brightly and say "Don't believe a word of it!" then I laugh. She will say, "Oh, no, it's all good things!" then smile and say something like "He talks about you all the time, too, I feel like I know you! And I just couldn't wait to meet you!" There are some other trite lines, He told me you were pretty, but he didn't do you justice!"
Every woman in the world wants to know what her husband really thinks of her. Your job is to re-assure her that he thinks about her when he's not home and love her. It will make her happy, him look good and you in her good graces. She'll think she has someone looking out for her interests at work. And you never have to do anything. Don't let yourself dragged into their personal life, you're not a spy, your someone who will make she he doesn't dally.
Just be friendly, spend some time getting to know her instead of hanging out with him. When she is standing off the the side (if she is) go over and talk to her. Introduce her to people. Just be friendly and make sure you let her know your interesed in being her friend, not her rival. :)
2007-11-17 12:38:54 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy H 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Smile and say something such as "Thank you. I really enjoy this job." or "Ive heard many good things about you too". I would try to not act nervous and just be comfortable. If you're boss hired you and is introducing you to their wife, they must like you.*
Good Luck =]
>> xoxo â¥
2007-11-17 12:25:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Say back to his wife,
"He speaks of you often; I have really been looking forward to meeting you."
Then stop and let her (or your boss) speak next. Be friendly but defer a bit to them, this is your boss and his spouse.
Basically, instead of focusing on yourself turn the compliment - and conversation - back to her. And yes, smile genuinely. Hope this is helpful.
2007-11-17 12:21:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
Just say something like "i've heard so much about you too!"
2007-11-17 12:49:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just say either " well hopefully good things"
or say "well i've heard so much about you aswell"
2007-11-17 12:18:54 · answer #6 · answered by Samantha1029 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just go: "IT'S ALL LIES!!!" That should take care of things.
2007-11-17 12:20:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Why are you creating scenarios?
2007-11-17 12:21:56 · answer #8 · answered by Tikva 4 · 1⤊ 4⤋