thread: I am starting to get very uncomfortable

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  1. #1
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    May 2012
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    I am starting to get very uncomfortable

    I would tell him upfront first that you don't like it and it has to stop, give him a clear message that it's unacceptable and the chance to remedy his own behaviour before reporting it. He should know better, but some people seriously just don't!
    If he continues to bother you after being made aware that you are uncomfortable then I think you have grounds to complain right away.

  2. #2
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    Jul 2006
    Melbourne
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    I would tell him upfront first that you don't like it and it has to stop, give him a clear message that it's unacceptable and the chance to remedy his own behaviour before reporting it. He should know better, but some people seriously just don't!
    If he continues to bother you after being made aware that you are uncomfortable then I think you have grounds to complain right away.
    Totally agree. It is inappropriate and needs to be addressed before it escalates

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    Agree with Maybebaby, but if you are not comfortable with confrontation, why not get the other two women he does this too and confront him together? And if he doesnt take you all serious then yes its time to make an official complaint.

    But yeah what a creep

  4. #4
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    Apr 2008
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    I would tend to snap back somehting along the lines of 'What are you a fashion commentator?' Not very professional though. You should probably say something along the lines of 'it makes me uncomfertable when you comment about what Im wearing' although if youre like me and non confrontaional it can be hard, maybe you could change the 'you; in that sentence to 'people'. I hope you can resolve this quickly and start feeling more comfertable at work

  5. #5
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    May 2007
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    Novella. You are spot on, and if I am not careful I will snap back......
    Thanks everyone. I have started marking it in my diary, and telling my manager when it happens. I probably will try and say something very level headed next time he says something.

  6. #6

    May 2008
    Melbourne, Vic
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    That's not cool. I'd try Nai's approach... Maybe he doesn't realize?? Dunno. Good luck.

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    I'm pretty sure that our harassment policy stipulated that if you found something offensive then you had to let the person know before taking up official channels. (So as PP have said).

    So yeah, I'd ask if you could have a word with him then tell him that his comments are making you uncomfortable and you'd like him to stop commenting on your appearance. Don't feel you need to justify it, just use words like "uncomfortable", "inappropriate" etc. If he really wants to argue the toss, I'd tell him that I'd be making a note that you had this conversation and will be making a note of any more comments he makes.