Sadly, in the modern work environment, i cannot offer an honest compliment to a female co-worker regarding her appearance without fear of getting an earful later from the boss about potential harassment X_x! (Sexual harassment policies were written with normal folks in mind but seemingly are enforced to appease the neurotics who take quick offense to a simple ‘Good morning’….and sadly, i have run into a few….i try to avoid them when i can)
Having worked in a male dominated industry and put up with real harassment – pornographic pictures stuck into my belongings, some men putting their hands where they didn’t belong – I have little sympathy for office staff crying about being called ‘pretty.’.You learn to let the small stuff pass over you, look a man in the eye and shoot him down with a withering glance.Most importantly, you do your job well, you never swear and you trust in your own self esteem.Soon enough you will have the better men- and there are a lot of them – standing up for you.
Meg: All Seriousness Aside over 10 years ago
I like it too. Alas, it’s rare.
ctsignguy over 10 years ago
Sadly, in the modern work environment, i cannot offer an honest compliment to a female co-worker regarding her appearance without fear of getting an earful later from the boss about potential harassment X_x! (Sexual harassment policies were written with normal folks in mind but seemingly are enforced to appease the neurotics who take quick offense to a simple ‘Good morning’….and sadly, i have run into a few….i try to avoid them when i can)
arsmall over 10 years ago
Yes but the IT guys get to walk around and work on PCs so they see plenty pretty women and tell them so too.
alondra over 10 years ago
I agree with Drew but don’t expect Lila to see it that way.
loner34 over 10 years ago
Drew you are talking to a brick wall.
tbritt99 over 10 years ago
I’m glad I work in an environment where we can say anything to anyone and we all take it in stride.
ellisaana Premium Member over 10 years ago
Having worked in a male dominated industry and put up with real harassment – pornographic pictures stuck into my belongings, some men putting their hands where they didn’t belong – I have little sympathy for office staff crying about being called ‘pretty.’.You learn to let the small stuff pass over you, look a man in the eye and shoot him down with a withering glance.Most importantly, you do your job well, you never swear and you trust in your own self esteem.Soon enough you will have the better men- and there are a lot of them – standing up for you.
Lamberger over 10 years ago
Enough PC fish in your face and a man stops paying even mild compliments to women.