How do you respond?
I work/volunteer part-time at a non-profit that's basically a social club for older adults. The staff are 4 women all in their 50's. (No pics.)
I never talk about my personal life in the work place. It's unprofessional. Business is business. I'd rather post about it on HBOT.
I went to a holiday party with the staff last month. When I walked in, one of the staff women looked me up and down and said "You look terrific!" She's married to a cardiologist, by the way with three adults kids.
I was dressed well, admittedly, but I felt uncomfortable for a few seconds. I just responded by saying: "Thanks" then changed the subject.
Occasionally, some of the members will say REALLY inappropriate things to me like asking: "Do women throw themselves at you?" but keep in mind these women are 82 years old so it's different than someone younger that's more of sound mind. I can tolerate that better.
One member who I knew very well asked if I was gay because I'm not married. That was awkward. I just said "No" then she asked if I've ever had a girlfriend. My answer was "Yes."
In my world, the women are usually age 50-90 so it's different I suppose then the rest of HBOT.
I am a ginger. Of course, comments are flattering BUT this talk isn't really appropriate in the work place.
Does this ever happen to you? Got any stories? How do you respond?
I work/volunteer part-time at a non-profit that's basically a social club for older adults. The staff are 4 women all in their 50's. (No pics.)
I never talk about my personal life in the work place. It's unprofessional. Business is business. I'd rather post about it on HBOT.
I went to a holiday party with the staff last month. When I walked in, one of the staff women looked me up and down and said "You look terrific!" She's married to a cardiologist, by the way with three adults kids.
I was dressed well, admittedly, but I felt uncomfortable for a few seconds. I just responded by saying: "Thanks" then changed the subject.
Occasionally, some of the members will say REALLY inappropriate things to me like asking: "Do women throw themselves at you?" but keep in mind these women are 82 years old so it's different than someone younger that's more of sound mind. I can tolerate that better.
One member who I knew very well asked if I was gay because I'm not married. That was awkward. I just said "No" then she asked if I've ever had a girlfriend. My answer was "Yes."
In my world, the women are usually age 50-90 so it's different I suppose then the rest of HBOT.
I am a ginger. Of course, comments are flattering BUT this talk isn't really appropriate in the work place.
Does this ever happen to you? Got any stories? How do you respond?