Do you think this is a good way to ask someone to shut it?
'K - I know that many times you're only going for humor, but there is a fine line between funny and rude or obnoxious, which you cross consistently. I'm tired of being the butt of your jokes, and in future I'd prefer to keep conversation between you and I strictly business-related.'
LoriH
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Re: Annoying CoWorker
Posted by PrincessRose
Do you think this is a good way to ask someone to shut it?
'K - I know that many times you're only going for humor, but there is a fine line between funny and rude or obnoxious, which you cross consistently. I'm tired of being the butt of your jokes, and in future I'd prefer to keep conversation between you and I strictly business-related.'
Depending on the person it may become confrontational and cause a bigger problem. Next time she makes you the butt of the joke you may want to say something like: A joke is something that is not hurtful to any of the people involved. In the future please refrain from making jokes at my expense.
lrs2005
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Re: Annoying CoWorker
Posted by PrincessRose
Do you think this is a good way to ask someone to shut it?
'K - I know that many times you're only going for humor, but there is a fine line between funny and rude or obnoxious, which you cross consistently. I'm tired of being the butt of your jokes, and in future I'd prefer to keep conversation between you and I strictly business-related.'
PR- I would saysomething like:
K - I appreciate that you have a wonderful sence of humor, however, there is a fine line between funny and offputting, which I feel you've been crossing. Because we are both professionals, from now on I'd prefer to keep our conversations, emails, and interations strictly business-related. Thank you, PR
bcc: your HR person if you feel that is necessary - but that would escalate things a lot.
