Discussion»Questions»Politics» Let's say it WAS locker room talk. But, it HAPPENED in the WORKPLACE. What would happen to YOU if you spoke like that IN the workplace??
In most of the offices I've worked in, nothing would happen. There was one feminazi who might have kicked up a fuss, but most of the women in the office were cool.
This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at October 11, 2016 8:19 AM MDT
Don't I only wish. You and I come from the same place. Years ago, I could tell a dirty joke at work. I could make advances on women. But, those days are LONG gone. If you do it TODAY the feminazi you speak of, would ABSOLUTELY make a complaint, and you'd LOSE your job, or she'd SUE the company - and you too.
So, whether you meant to or not, you admitted that you CANNOT bring the locker room INTO the workplace..
Indeed that is the modern social reality, though that doesn't make it right. We are fast becoming a matriarchal society where men are afraid to be men.
I've always been very gentlemanly to women. I wouldn't dream of crassly expressing lust in mixed company. Though it angers me that feminists presume to dictate what I can and can't say. Me being gentlemanly is my act of kindness. They are not entitled to it. They are not the boss of me. As soon as they start threatening me, I feel an impulse to tell them to STFU and make me a sandwich.
As far as I'm concerned employees have an obligation to form working relationships. If they are unable to form the necessary relationships that facilitates their work, that is a performance issue that they can be fired over. If were an employer I would take a dim view of men who upset women. I would also take a dim view of women who were too easily offended. I view both patterns of behaviour as an inability to work with others.
This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at October 11, 2016 9:46 AM MDT
I was raised with 6 older brothers and numerous male relatives. I worked in an all-male facility, where I supervised the residents there. I gave respect to the men there and they returned the respect with no problems. Respect should be given when deserved, regardless of gender.
Re: "Me being gentlemanly is my act of kindness. They are not entitled to it. They are not the boss of me. As soon as they start threatening me, I feel an impulse to tell them to STFU and make me a sandwich."
The fact you don't believe EVERYONE (even women) are entitled to simple respect says much (none of it complimentary)...;-D...
Old School - I don't believe that anyone is really entitled to anything beyond their individual rights. Being respected is not an individual right. Some people are not worthy of respect.
I treat everyone with respect unless I have some reason not to. If someone loses my respect, I reserve the right to withdraw it. If someone doesn't respect me, I might not like it but that's their prerogative.
If you feel entitled to something you feel no gratitude when you get it, and butthurt when you don't. It's the mindset of petulant children.
If you really do think everyone is entitled to respect, you can start by showing me more respect. Hypocritical f***tards are hypocritical.
I Worked in an ALL male drug/alcohol rehab facility. There I was only 1 of 3 females working there, but never did I hear any of them speak with loose mouths. If anything, they were more respectful because of the way they were raised. The guys I worked supervising, were very protective of the ladies who also worked there.
Not all workplaces are the same. What is accepted on a construction site may be far different that what is acceptable in an office setting, and what may be acceptable at some times may not be okay at other times.
Benedict Arnold 