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| According to a survey by TheLadders.com, US bosses find the most punishable offense in an office environment is cursing. More than 81% of the executives polled, said an employee with a foul-mouth was unacceptable. Six percent have actually fired an employee for swearing on the job. Some of the other things that are no-no's in the office...personal calls, loud talking, and revealing clothing. What do some of your co-workers do that stretches the boundaries of office etiquette? |
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Posted by: Bette Location: Topeka
What a trooper - spending 10 hours at the Topeka Railroad Festival this past Saturday. What a great job of representing your personal character. Posted by: Evelyn Location: Emporia Walking around in a breakroom/kitchenette with a bluetooth hanging from thier ear talking away practically right in your ear and then becoming really annoyed if you answer them or respond to something they say mistakenly thinking they were talking to you. And I mean they can be really mean with their response! If you are in a group area talking outloud what do they expect? Jeez. Posted by: Pat Location: Topeka This reminds me of an old poem Rickety Rackety Russ We're not allowed to cuss but never the less we must confess There's nothing a matter with us ;) Posted by: Jule Location: Manhattan I am with David....not in the public sector but in an office, shake it up a bit. Posted by: Pepper Location: Topeka Hey Rob how ya doing"?" I sure wish we both had the time to do some fishing last spring/summer I think I shared with you about the fishing holes down on wst 6thst which belonged to the Menniger Foundation man I bet there's some Whoppers in there. About your blog on swearing and being someone who Doesn't appreciate afoul mouth I have a habit of asking an individual who cusses "Do you Eat with that Mouth"?" And I Love, when the opportunity arises to Embarrass in particular a male by presenting the fact that there are Ladies present that really makes them look publicly foolish! Well Me and mine all Sleep better knowing that your there at the station keeping us all well informed and safe! Thanks and have a Great New Year I hope you can get out to wet your line and hall in a Big one! Best Regards: ~Pepper~ Posted by: Dennis Location: Topeka I was told as a young boy that swear words were what ignorant people used when they weren't creative enough to think of a proper word or phase. A word in hast will often come back to bite you. We all need to think about what we say, understand that words can hurt or uplift. The choice is up to you. Posted by: Rich Location: Topeka My wife works for a local bank, and in her department, they have brought in a "cuss jar". If you drop a bomb, you have to donate a quarter. Looks like it's time to invest in a roll ! Posted by: rb rhere's nothing wrong with letting the occasional swear word slip ,it happens and is a bit humorous , it's when the words flow much of the time is when it becomes a nuisance and annoying to me. Posted by: debkay Location: Emporia I work in a doctor's office. The things already mentioned bother me. Also, discussing personal family issues where patients can hear and eating at the check in area (or anywhere) where patients can see the staff. Posted by: Jan Location: Manhattan Swearing is the most offensive thing here. It has cut down alot since I started here but it still happens. Of course it is a construction business. But I don't allow it in my office. It happens in the bosses office. I can't stop that. The firing of people here is usuall because they don't want to work or use they cell phone too much during work time. Cell phones are a big problem in the work place here anyway. Rob's Response: I can see where a cell would get people in trouble! Thanks for the response! Posted by: Julie My supervisor gets on personal phone calls and fights with her husband loud enough to make everyone in the office uncomfortable...and then gets on us for having personal phone calls! Rob's Response: That must be hard to take sometimes! Thanks for the response! Posted by: Debbie Location: Topeka All of the above! Rob's Response: Thanks, Debbie! Posted by: David Location: Topeka I heard in a national news report a few months back that said occasional swearing in the work place can help boost morale. |
