agnosto wrote:I work with a bunch of women. My boss is a woman. I was in a semi-annual review meeting and she's telling me about all the great work I do but she has one issue; one of my co-workers complained about my humorous exchanges with other co-workers. Nothing risque or off-color just jovial exchanges in the work-place.
My response, "I was unaware that anyone had a problem with humor in the office."
To which she said, "We don't but someone came to me about you."
I say, "No one has approached me with any concerns but since you are bringing this up I'll monitor my behavior in the workplace more closely and not join in with others when they are joking around."
She says, "That's fine. Did you happen to reflect on what you did to create this other person's concern."
*I pause a moment and replay what we just spoke about*
I state, "No ma'am, because as I stated before, no one has approached me with concerns so I wouldn't be able to self-reflect and modify my behavior accordingly."
*It finally hits her*
"Oh, well, just internalize this discussion and act appropriately."
"Yes, ma'am."
*I leave, shaking my head.*
