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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

I think I'm just being friendly but my colleagues say I'm a right flirt on the phone

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Ooooh interesting.... Does your voice turn into something more seductive?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Consider yourself fortunate - you get accused of being flirty, males get accused of sexual harassment.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

What's your work number? I will call to confirm if you sound sexy or not

lol

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Would love to be on the other end of the phone in that case

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I love it when people are a bit (just a bit!) flirty on the phones at work. It makes a usually dull day a bit brighter

-Courtney

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Consider yourself fortunate - you get accused of being flirty, males get accused of sexual harassment."

If I used sexual innuendo I would be spoken to, I'm talking about just being friendly.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I think I'm just being friendly but my colleagues say I'm a right flirt on the phone

I got called into a disciplinary once for being rude on the phone.

Because I was super busy on reception and when a colleague phoned down to ask me to do something I didn't stop and have a 'how are you' and 'how was your holiday' type chat.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I think I'm just being friendly but my colleagues say I'm a right flirt on the phone

Do you get a bonus payment for that?

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I think I'm just being friendly but my colleagues say I'm a right flirt on the phone

Do you get a bonus payment for that?"

No, I just get the piss taken out of me

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By *oward1978Man over a year ago

Rotherham

I'm the same OP. I love a good flirt though, whether on the phone or in person

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By *nnyMan over a year ago

Glasgow

I bought an iPhone 6 on the strength of a very slightly flirtatious conversation with a lady at O2.

More like her and industry would be transformed.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I bought an iPhone 6 on the strength of a very slightly flirtatious conversation with a lady at O2.

More like her and industry would be transformed."

Exactly. I'm more likely to buy from a friendly person than some sour faced jobsworth.

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By *rank EinsteinMan over a year ago

Burton upon stather

Nothing wrong at all with a bit of flirting as long it's not disrespectful like you say.

Any good sales person knows it's a game of cat and mouse and will have the ability to read the conversation using the best way to get a sale.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

Building rapport is key to good relationship building. It was one of the things we scored the agents on in the call centre I used to work for.

Good sales people gave the neck of voiding this quickly and put people at ease when they do so.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

So asking if they're on Fab & whether they fancy a fuck is OK isn't it?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"So asking if they're on Fab & whether they fancy a fuck is OK isn't it?"

No! That's terribly unprofessional.

Ask them what colour their underwear is and if you can sit on their face.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"So asking if they're on Fab & whether they fancy a fuck is OK isn't it?

No! That's terribly unprofessional.

Ask them what colour their underwear is and if you can sit on their face.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I just ignore flirty phone calls, they could be anyone a right old munter or something in reality

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By *icketysplitsWoman over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I just ignore flirty phone calls, they could be anyone a right old munter or something in reality"

I ended up in a relationship with Quasimodo's younger brother because of the flirty work calls. By the time we met it didn't matter what he looked like.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I just ignore flirty phone calls, they could be anyone a right old munter or something in reality"

You're not likely to get any flirty phone calls anyway so I wouldn't worry about it.

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By *icketysplitsWoman over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Consider yourself fortunate - you get accused of being flirty, males get accused of sexual harassment."

Or maybe the males cross from flirt to dirt?

I used to teach people telephone customer relations. Slightly cheeky, but never rude or disrespectful, men did better than women. Many women don't know how to transfer that rapport to other women.

Underlying attitudes come across in the tone and manner - it's not just about the words used. We are incredibly adept at picking up how people are feeling if we just have their voices. Think about every time you know someone is lying to you on the phone.

Men (and women) who are pulled up for it being harassment usually haven't learned to hide the harassment in their voices.

Always answer the phone with a smile on your face. It changes the whole tone of a call.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

I've had compliments at work for my telephone manner & for how I was face to face with people when dealing with sensitive subjects.

I don't say anything that could be misconstrued as sexual harassment,nothing sexual is said at all. It's just light hearted chat & I do know when it's appropriate & when it's not.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Whenever a woman I've never met flirts with me on the phone I remember the old adage "Fit on the phone add 3 stone!"

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Consider yourself fortunate - you get accused of being flirty, males get accused of sexual harassment."

You're really bitter about being a man aren't you?! Second thread I've read where you're saying the same thing.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Consider yourself fortunate - you get accused of being flirty, males get accused of sexual harassment.

You're really bitter about being a man aren't you?! Second thread I've read where you're saying the same thing.

Actually he's got a point. You should try being a man in the modern workplace.

Does that make me bitter too or you just judgemental?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I've been told by my colleagues that I have a porn voice on the phone, maybe I should rethink my career choice lol

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By *ensualtouch15Man over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

Aparantly I flirt x

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Whenever a woman I've never met flirts with me on the phone I remember the old adage "Fit on the phone add 3 stone!" "

They don't actually want to fuck you by the way.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Consider yourself fortunate - you get accused of being flirty, males get accused of sexual harassment.

You're really bitter about being a man aren't you?! Second thread I've read where you're saying the same thing.

Actually he's got a point. You should try being a man in the modern workplace.

Does that make me bitter too or you just judgemental?

I'd quite like to be a man in the workplace, maybe then I'd earn as much as I deserve!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Consider yourself fortunate - you get accused of being flirty, males get accused of sexual harassment.

You're really bitter about being a man aren't you?! Second thread I've read where you're saying the same thing.

Actually he's got a point. You should try being a man in the modern workplace.

Does that make me bitter too or you just judgemental?

What crap. If you don't know the difference between friendly chat & sexual harassment, you've got a lot to learn.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Consider yourself fortunate - you get accused of being flirty, males get accused of sexual harassment.

You're really bitter about being a man aren't you?! Second thread I've read where you're saying the same thing.

Actually he's got a point. You should try being a man in the modern workplace.

Does that make me bitter too or you just judgemental?

What crap. If you don't know the difference between friendly chat & sexual harassment, you've got a lot to learn."

don't encourage them though, they'll start talking about the "friend zone" soon

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By *icketysplitsWoman over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Consider yourself fortunate - you get accused of being flirty, males get accused of sexual harassment.

You're really bitter about being a man aren't you?! Second thread I've read where you're saying the same thing.

Actually he's got a point. You should try being a man in the modern workplace.

Does that make me bitter too or you just judgemental?

I can't be a man in the modern workplace but I was a woman in the old sexist workplace and the current more casually sexist workplace.

I have worked in all male environments as the only woman there, in all female environment and where things are pretty evenly mixed. My personal experience is that the men who worry that their behaviour is being pulled up do resent women and are bitter that they have had to change. Those who don't worry about any of it just get on with the work and their colleagues.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Consider yourself fortunate - you get accused of being flirty, males get accused of sexual harassment.

You're really bitter about being a man aren't you?! Second thread I've read where you're saying the same thing.

Actually he's got a point. You should try being a man in the modern workplace.

Does that make me bitter too or you just judgemental?

I can't be a man in the modern workplace but I was a woman in the old sexist workplace and the current more casually sexist workplace.

You're missing the point. Having to watch what you say just in case it's misconstrued doesn't exactly make for an easy workplace.

I'm not advocating a return to the sexist 80's etc but it's become very skewed.

I've also been the only man in an all female environment and they used to love winding me up.

However my original point was that you're being a bit judgemental calling him bitter but it's ok because you're a woman so it's clearly acceptable.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Consider yourself fortunate - you get accused of being flirty, males get accused of sexual harassment.

You're really bitter about being a man aren't you?! Second thread I've read where you're saying the same thing.

Actually he's got a point. You should try being a man in the modern workplace.

Does that make me bitter too or you just judgemental?

I can't be a man in the modern workplace but I was a woman in the old sexist workplace and the current more casually sexist workplace.

You're missing the point. Having to watch what you say just in case it's misconstrued doesn't exactly make for an easy workplace.

I'm not advocating a return to the sexist 80's etc but it's become very skewed.

I've also been the only man in an all female environment and they used to love winding me up.

However my original point was that you're being a bit judgemental calling him bitter but it's ok because you're a woman so it's clearly acceptable. "

What kind of thing do you want to say but you don't?

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By *icketysplitsWoman over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Consider yourself fortunate - you get accused of being flirty, males get accused of sexual harassment.

You're really bitter about being a man aren't you?! Second thread I've read where you're saying the same thing.

Actually he's got a point. You should try being a man in the modern workplace.

Does that make me bitter too or you just judgemental?

I can't be a man in the modern workplace but I was a woman in the old sexist workplace and the current more casually sexist workplace.

You're missing the point. Having to watch what you say just in case it's misconstrued doesn't exactly make for an easy workplace.

I'm not advocating a return to the sexist 80's etc but it's become very skewed.

I've also been the only man in an all female environment and they used to love winding me up.

However my original point was that you're being a bit judgemental calling him bitter but it's ok because you're a woman so it's clearly acceptable. "

I didn't call him bitter. It was phrased as a rhetorical question by the person who used that word. You have added that pejorative statement that it's ok because that poster was a woman. Also phrased rhetorically. Is one better than the other? Not in my book. Both statements have equally value to the posters and the readers who interpret them through their experience of the world.

Watching what you say is what we all do not to offend people. I don't tell the person sitting next to me with BO that they are dirty stinkers, I find a way of letting them know without hurting their feelings. We all have to watch what we say to colleagues, depending on role. I could have made a joke with a colleague that my role as their manager could be taken as offensive and lead to a constructive dismissal claim.

Just communicate with respect and there shouldn't be a problem.

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By *drianukMan over a year ago

Spain, Lancs

Far too much hatred around. No harm in flirting - let's all relax

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By *otgymfitanymoreCouple over a year ago

pontefract

I've worked in a office for the last 10 years where there were about 40 women and 3 men, the men knew mostly what the women knew about each other such as PMT and relationship status, in fact we treated the men like " one of the girls"

The guys took everything in their stride and to my knowledge we're not offended with what we talked about. However if this was the other way round I feel the harmony wouldn't have worked so well

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Consider yourself fortunate - you get accused of being flirty, males get accused of sexual harassment.

You're really bitter about being a man aren't you?! Second thread I've read where you're saying the same thing.

Actually he's got a point. You should try being a man in the modern workplace.

Does that make me bitter too or you just judgemental?

I can't be a man in the modern workplace but I was a woman in the old sexist workplace and the current more casually sexist workplace.

You're missing the point. Having to watch what you say just in case it's misconstrued doesn't exactly make for an easy workplace.

I'm not advocating a return to the sexist 80's etc but it's become very skewed.

I've also been the only man in an all female environment and they used to love winding me up.

However my original point was that you're being a bit judgemental calling him bitter but it's ok because you're a woman so it's clearly acceptable.

What kind of thing do you want to say but you don't?"

How about just someone paying a person a compliment but oh no be careful it could be sexual harassment.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I've worked in a office for the last 10 years where there were about 40 women and 3 men, the men knew mostly what the women knew about each other such as PMT and relationship status, in fact we treated the men like " one of the girls"

The guys took everything in their stride and to my knowledge we're not offended with what we talked about. However if this was the other way round I feel the harmony wouldn't have worked so well"

when i was 22 i worked in a perfume factory mostly women only a few guys. It got on my tits in the end i was harrassed so much so i can see why women get fed up with it, sexual comments were funny at first but it drove me to leave

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Consider yourself fortunate - you get accused of being flirty, males get accused of sexual harassment.

You're really bitter about being a man aren't you?! Second thread I've read where you're saying the same thing.

Actually he's got a point. You should try being a man in the modern workplace.

Does that make me bitter too or you just judgemental?

I can't be a man in the modern workplace but I was a woman in the old sexist workplace and the current more casually sexist workplace.

You're missing the point. Having to watch what you say just in case it's misconstrued doesn't exactly make for an easy workplace.

I'm not advocating a return to the sexist 80's etc but it's become very skewed.

I've also been the only man in an all female environment and they used to love winding me up.

However my original point was that you're being a bit judgemental calling him bitter but it's ok because you're a woman so it's clearly acceptable.

What kind of thing do you want to say but you don't?

How about just someone paying a person a compliment but oh no be careful it could be sexual harassment. "

Saying that's a nice top is OK, saying your tits look nice in that top isn't. Just to help you out with what is acceptable.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Consider yourself fortunate - you get accused of being flirty, males get accused of sexual harassment.

You're really bitter about being a man aren't you?! Second thread I've read where you're saying the same thing.

Actually he's got a point. You should try being a man in the modern workplace.

Does that make me bitter too or you just judgemental?

I can't be a man in the modern workplace but I was a woman in the old sexist workplace and the current more casually sexist workplace.

You're missing the point. Having to watch what you say just in case it's misconstrued doesn't exactly make for an easy workplace.

I'm not advocating a return to the sexist 80's etc but it's become very skewed.

I've also been the only man in an all female environment and they used to love winding me up.

However my original point was that you're being a bit judgemental calling him bitter but it's ok because you're a woman so it's clearly acceptable.

What kind of thing do you want to say but you don't?

How about just someone paying a person a compliment but oh no be careful it could be sexual harassment. "

Um...what? Citation please!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

I'm so glad we have such a good atmosphere at my work & everyone gets on so well.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Consider yourself fortunate - you get accused of being flirty, males get accused of sexual harassment.

You're really bitter about being a man aren't you?! Second thread I've read where you're saying the same thing.

Actually he's got a point. You should try being a man in the modern workplace.

Does that make me bitter too or you just judgemental?

I can't be a man in the modern workplace but I was a woman in the old sexist workplace and the current more casually sexist workplace.

You're missing the point. Having to watch what you say just in case it's misconstrued doesn't exactly make for an easy workplace.

I'm not advocating a return to the sexist 80's etc but it's become very skewed.

I've also been the only man in an all female environment and they used to love winding me up.

However my original point was that you're being a bit judgemental calling him bitter but it's ok because you're a woman so it's clearly acceptable.

What kind of thing do you want to say but you don't?

How about just someone paying a person a compliment but oh no be careful it could be sexual harassment.

Saying that's a nice top is OK, saying your tits look nice in that top isn't. Just to help you out with what is acceptable."

Really... This is exactly the attitude I expect.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Consider yourself fortunate - you get accused of being flirty, males get accused of sexual harassment.

You're really bitter about being a man aren't you?! Second thread I've read where you're saying the same thing.

Actually he's got a point. You should try being a man in the modern workplace.

Does that make me bitter too or you just judgemental?

I can't be a man in the modern workplace but I was a woman in the old sexist workplace and the current more casually sexist workplace.

You're missing the point. Having to watch what you say just in case it's misconstrued doesn't exactly make for an easy workplace.

I'm not advocating a return to the sexist 80's etc but it's become very skewed.

I've also been the only man in an all female environment and they used to love winding me up.

However my original point was that you're being a bit judgemental calling him bitter but it's ok because you're a woman so it's clearly acceptable.

What kind of thing do you want to say but you don't?

How about just someone paying a person a compliment but oh no be careful it could be sexual harassment.

Saying that's a nice top is OK, saying your tits look nice in that top isn't. Just to help you out with what is acceptable.

Really... This is exactly the attitude I expect. "

I'm confused. You seemed to be unsure what could be construed as sexual harassment but what you would consider a compliment. I was just giving an example of both. Where's the attitude in that, except yours?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Here we go again its building to a hum dinger again

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

What is up with the sexism/feminism debates today?! I thought this was meant to be a fun post? Or did I read the OP wrong?

-Courtney

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

It was a fun post.

We had a laugh at work about me being very friendly on the phone, was told I was flirty but on here it turns into men being accused of sexual harassment while women just get told they're flirting.

No surprise as to who would say such a thing on here

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"It was a fun post.

We had a laugh at work about me being very friendly on the phone, was told I was flirty but on here it turns into men being accused of sexual harassment while women just get told they're flirting.

No surprise as to who would say such a thing on here

I get you...but it takes two to tango, as the saying goes...

-Courtney

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"It was a fun post.

We had a laugh at work about me being very friendly on the phone, was told I was flirty but on here it turns into men being accused of sexual harassment while women just get told they're flirting.

No surprise as to who would say such a thing on here

I get you...but it takes two to tango, as the saying goes...

-Courtney"

True, it just gets annoying when a fun thread is then made into something more sinister & is so far from what was a good laugh at work. It's just a shame that some see negative in every thing.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I just ignore flirty phone calls, they could be anyone a right old munter or something in reality"

That's why I have no pics and only ever have phone sex.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I just ignore flirty phone calls, they could be anyone a right old munter or something in reality

That's why I have no pics and only ever have phone sex.

Ha ha that was funny ; )

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Consider yourself fortunate - you get accused of being flirty, males get accused of sexual harassment.

You're really bitter about being a man aren't you?! Second thread I've read where you're saying the same thing.

Actually he's got a point. You should try being a man in the modern workplace.

Does that make me bitter too or you just judgemental?

I can't be a man in the modern workplace but I was a woman in the old sexist workplace and the current more casually sexist workplace.

You're missing the point. Having to watch what you say just in case it's misconstrued doesn't exactly make for an easy workplace.

I'm not advocating a return to the sexist 80's etc but it's become very skewed.

I've also been the only man in an all female environment and they used to love winding me up.

However my original point was that you're being a bit judgemental calling him bitter but it's ok because you're a woman so it's clearly acceptable.

What kind of thing do you want to say but you don't?

How about just someone paying a person a compliment but oh no be careful it could be sexual harassment.

Saying that's a nice top is OK, saying your tits look nice in that top isn't. Just to help you out with what is acceptable.

Really... This is exactly the attitude I expect.

Oh please.... Do you think I actually need a lesson on what could be construed as sexual harassment from you?

Your argument is mute.

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By *icketysplitsWoman over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Oh please.... Do you think I actually need a lesson on what could be construed as sexual harassment from you?

Your argument is mute. "

A silent argument. Would that work on the phone?

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Consider yourself fortunate - you get accused of being flirty, males get accused of sexual harassment.

You're really bitter about being a man aren't you?! Second thread I've read where you're saying the same thing.

Actually he's got a point. You should try being a man in the modern workplace.

Does that make me bitter too or you just judgemental?

I can't be a man in the modern workplace but I was a woman in the old sexist workplace and the current more casually sexist workplace.

You're missing the point. Having to watch what you say just in case it's misconstrued doesn't exactly make for an easy workplace.

I'm not advocating a return to the sexist 80's etc but it's become very skewed.

I've also been the only man in an all female environment and they used to love winding me up.

However my original point was that you're being a bit judgemental calling him bitter but it's ok because you're a woman so it's clearly acceptable.

What kind of thing do you want to say but you don't?

How about just someone paying a person a compliment but oh no be careful it could be sexual harassment.

Saying that's a nice top is OK, saying your tits look nice in that top isn't. Just to help you out with what is acceptable.

Really... This is exactly the attitude I expect.

Oh please.... Do you think I actually need a lesson on what could be construed as sexual harassment from you?

Your argument is mute. "

Well you did say paying someone a compliment could be sexual harassment so I was just trying to help. Taking advice from a woman is OK you know.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Consider yourself fortunate - you get accused of being flirty, males get accused of sexual harassment.

You're really bitter about being a man aren't you?! Second thread I've read where you're saying the same thing.

Actually he's got a point. You should try being a man in the modern workplace.

Does that make me bitter too or you just judgemental?

I can't be a man in the modern workplace but I was a woman in the old sexist workplace and the current more casually sexist workplace.

You're missing the point. Having to watch what you say just in case it's misconstrued doesn't exactly make for an easy workplace.

I'm not advocating a return to the sexist 80's etc but it's become very skewed.

I've also been the only man in an all female environment and they used to love winding me up.

However my original point was that you're being a bit judgemental calling him bitter but it's ok because you're a woman so it's clearly acceptable.

What kind of thing do you want to say but you don't?

How about just someone paying a person a compliment but oh no be careful it could be sexual harassment.

Saying that's a nice top is OK, saying your tits look nice in that top isn't. Just to help you out with what is acceptable.

Really... This is exactly the attitude I expect.

Oh please.... Do you think I actually need a lesson on what could be construed as sexual harassment from you?

Your argument is mute.

Well you did say paying someone a compliment could be sexual harassment so I was just trying to help. Taking advice from a woman is OK you know."

Do you actually think that you have any idea about me? Your advice wasn't advice. It was a veiled attempt at a dig. Grow up.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Consider yourself fortunate - you get accused of being flirty, males get accused of sexual harassment.

You're really bitter about being a man aren't you?! Second thread I've read where you're saying the same thing.

Actually he's got a point. You should try being a man in the modern workplace.

Does that make me bitter too or you just judgemental?

I can't be a man in the modern workplace but I was a woman in the old sexist workplace and the current more casually sexist workplace.

You're missing the point. Having to watch what you say just in case it's misconstrued doesn't exactly make for an easy workplace.

I'm not advocating a return to the sexist 80's etc but it's become very skewed.

I've also been the only man in an all female environment and they used to love winding me up.

However my original point was that you're being a bit judgemental calling him bitter but it's ok because you're a woman so it's clearly acceptable.

What kind of thing do you want to say but you don't?

How about just someone paying a person a compliment but oh no be careful it could be sexual harassment.

Saying that's a nice top is OK, saying your tits look nice in that top isn't. Just to help you out with what is acceptable.

Really... This is exactly the attitude I expect.

Oh please.... Do you think I actually need a lesson on what could be construed as sexual harassment from you?

Your argument is mute.

Well you did say paying someone a compliment could be sexual harassment so I was just trying to help. Taking advice from a woman is OK you know.

Do you actually think that you have any idea about me? Your advice wasn't advice. It was a veiled attempt at a dig. Grow up. "

Get a sense of humour love.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Consider yourself fortunate - you get accused of being flirty, males get accused of sexual harassment.

You're really bitter about being a man aren't you?! Second thread I've read where you're saying the same thing.

Actually he's got a point. You should try being a man in the modern workplace.

Does that make me bitter too or you just judgemental?

I can't be a man in the modern workplace but I was a woman in the old sexist workplace and the current more casually sexist workplace.

You're missing the point. Having to watch what you say just in case it's misconstrued doesn't exactly make for an easy workplace.

I'm not advocating a return to the sexist 80's etc but it's become very skewed.

I've also been the only man in an all female environment and they used to love winding me up.

However my original point was that you're being a bit judgemental calling him bitter but it's ok because you're a woman so it's clearly acceptable.

What kind of thing do you want to say but you don't?

How about just someone paying a person a compliment but oh no be careful it could be sexual harassment.

Saying that's a nice top is OK, saying your tits look nice in that top isn't. Just to help you out with what is acceptable.

Really... This is exactly the attitude I expect.

Oh please.... Do you think I actually need a lesson on what could be construed as sexual harassment from you?

Your argument is mute.

Well you did say paying someone a compliment could be sexual harassment so I was just trying to help. Taking advice from a woman is OK you know.

Do you actually think that you have any idea about me? Your advice wasn't advice. It was a veiled attempt at a dig. Grow up.

Get a sense of humour love."

Don't call me love... This isn't the 80's! Irony overload.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Consider yourself fortunate - you get accused of being flirty, males get accused of sexual harassment.

You're really bitter about being a man aren't you?! Second thread I've read where you're saying the same thing.

Actually he's got a point. You should try being a man in the modern workplace.

Does that make me bitter too or you just judgemental?

I can't be a man in the modern workplace but I was a woman in the old sexist workplace and the current more casually sexist workplace.

You're missing the point. Having to watch what you say just in case it's misconstrued doesn't exactly make for an easy workplace.

I'm not advocating a return to the sexist 80's etc but it's become very skewed.

I've also been the only man in an all female environment and they used to love winding me up.

However my original point was that you're being a bit judgemental calling him bitter but it's ok because you're a woman so it's clearly acceptable.

What kind of thing do you want to say but you don't?

How about just someone paying a person a compliment but oh no be careful it could be sexual harassment.

Saying that's a nice top is OK, saying your tits look nice in that top isn't. Just to help you out with what is acceptable.

Really... This is exactly the attitude I expect.

Oh please.... Do you think I actually need a lesson on what could be construed as sexual harassment from you?

Your argument is mute.

Well you did say paying someone a compliment could be sexual harassment so I was just trying to help. Taking advice from a woman is OK you know.

Do you actually think that you have any idea about me? Your advice wasn't advice. It was a veiled attempt at a dig. Grow up.

Get a sense of humour love.

Don't call me love... This isn't the 80's! Irony overload.

Sorry dear

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Consider yourself fortunate - you get accused of being flirty, males get accused of sexual harassment.

You're really bitter about being a man aren't you?! Second thread I've read where you're saying the same thing.

Actually he's got a point. You should try being a man in the modern workplace.

Does that make me bitter too or you just judgemental?

I can't be a man in the modern workplace but I was a woman in the old sexist workplace and the current more casually sexist workplace.

You're missing the point. Having to watch what you say just in case it's misconstrued doesn't exactly make for an easy workplace.

I'm not advocating a return to the sexist 80's etc but it's become very skewed.

I've also been the only man in an all female environment and they used to love winding me up.

However my original point was that you're being a bit judgemental calling him bitter but it's ok because you're a woman so it's clearly acceptable.

What kind of thing do you want to say but you don't?

How about just someone paying a person a compliment but oh no be careful it could be sexual harassment.

Saying that's a nice top is OK, saying your tits look nice in that top isn't. Just to help you out with what is acceptable.

Really... This is exactly the attitude I expect.

Oh please.... Do you think I actually need a lesson on what could be construed as sexual harassment from you?

Your argument is mute.

Well you did say paying someone a compliment could be sexual harassment so I was just trying to help. Taking advice from a woman is OK you know.

Do you actually think that you have any idea about me? Your advice wasn't advice. It was a veiled attempt at a dig. Grow up.

Get a sense of humour love.

Don't call me love... This isn't the 80's! Irony overload.

And you really don't get my sense of humour or that this wasn't a thread about sexual harassment either. You seem to be very angry all the time. No idea why but I wish you well. Sometimes it's good to laugh.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Consider yourself fortunate - you get accused of being flirty, males get accused of sexual harassment.

You're really bitter about being a man aren't you?! Second thread I've read where you're saying the same thing.

Actually he's got a point. You should try being a man in the modern workplace.

Does that make me bitter too or you just judgemental?

I can't be a man in the modern workplace but I was a woman in the old sexist workplace and the current more casually sexist workplace.

You're missing the point. Having to watch what you say just in case it's misconstrued doesn't exactly make for an easy workplace.

I'm not advocating a return to the sexist 80's etc but it's become very skewed.

I've also been the only man in an all female environment and they used to love winding me up.

However my original point was that you're being a bit judgemental calling him bitter but it's ok because you're a woman so it's clearly acceptable.

What kind of thing do you want to say but you don't?

How about just someone paying a person a compliment but oh no be careful it could be sexual harassment.

Saying that's a nice top is OK, saying your tits look nice in that top isn't. Just to help you out with what is acceptable.

Really... This is exactly the attitude I expect.

Oh please.... Do you think I actually need a lesson on what could be construed as sexual harassment from you?

Your argument is mute.

Well you did say paying someone a compliment could be sexual harassment so I was just trying to help. Taking advice from a woman is OK you know.

Do you actually think that you have any idea about me? Your advice wasn't advice. It was a veiled attempt at a dig. Grow up.

Get a sense of humour love.

Don't call me love... This isn't the 80's! Irony overload.

And just what gives you the impression I'm angry? As for your sense of humour.... Wow.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

We relentlessly take the piss out of each other at work, there's 15 of us per shift

it's awesome, everything can and will be used against you.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Consider yourself fortunate - you get accused of being flirty, males get accused of sexual harassment.

You're really bitter about being a man aren't you?! Second thread I've read where you're saying the same thing.

Actually he's got a point. You should try being a man in the modern workplace.

Does that make me bitter too or you just judgemental?

I can't be a man in the modern workplace but I was a woman in the old sexist workplace and the current more casually sexist workplace.

You're missing the point. Having to watch what you say just in case it's misconstrued doesn't exactly make for an easy workplace.

I'm not advocating a return to the sexist 80's etc but it's become very skewed.

I've also been the only man in an all female environment and they used to love winding me up.

However my original point was that you're being a bit judgemental calling him bitter but it's ok because you're a woman so it's clearly acceptable.

What kind of thing do you want to say but you don't?

How about just someone paying a person a compliment but oh no be careful it could be sexual harassment.

Saying that's a nice top is OK, saying your tits look nice in that top isn't. Just to help you out with what is acceptable.

Really... This is exactly the attitude I expect.

Oh please.... Do you think I actually need a lesson on what could be construed as sexual harassment from you?

Your argument is mute.

Well you did say paying someone a compliment could be sexual harassment so I was just trying to help. Taking advice from a woman is OK you know.

Do you actually think that you have any idea about me? Your advice wasn't advice. It was a veiled attempt at a dig. Grow up.

Get a sense of humour love.

Don't call me love... This isn't the 80's! Irony overload.

And just what gives you the impression I'm angry? As for your sense of humour.... Wow. "

Yeah, you don't get it. That's fine.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Calm down everyone dont rise to "it"

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