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Originally posted by LadyPenelope View PostDitto with the flirty behaviour/remarks. If the person is not responding, just stop it. Keeping on is creepy.
Romantic films bear some responsibility for this behaviour where dogged persistence pays off, in a way that it's unlikely to in real life.The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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LM, it was someone else who suggested via PM that I was harassing you but since you didn't respond negatively to the post in question (in fact you gave it a 'like') the whole thing has blown over.
Originally posted by rogerfederer View PostIn terms of this forum; it may be the 'General' section, but keeping in mind that numerous sexual assaults occur in offices and one in three (yes, 1 in 3) women are victims of sexual assault - many of which occur in the office, this entire thread is of more than just questionable taste.
Originally posted by original PM View PostI would have to say you get this also from middle aged gay men - they seem frustrated that no one is shocked anymore about their sexual preference and they wanted to be treated as a bit special.Comment
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Originally posted by mb31 View PostYou may not see it but it's probably happening. I've found in my career that there are a handful of women who are championed and the rest are put at a disadvantage mainly in connection to childcare responsibilities that women often bear the load of more than men... although things are changing.
That said, this is a contracting forum so we have to distance ourselves from employment law matters one would assume because it's a business to business relationship. That doesn't mean we wouldn't avoid a particular client if we thought there was an uncomfortable environment.I am what I drink, and I'm a bitter manComment
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Originally posted by Whorty View PostMostly frequented by permies, the benched and the retired. Not many contractors here these daysComment
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I agree about the humour aspect. It's just so difficult to know what's acceptable humour and what's not. My personal taste is sarcastic, dark, gallows style (thanks Dad!) but I know that doesn't sit well with many people, some of whom are friends despite their lack of a SoH (joke!).
So the YouTube clip we should all know is from a show that puts a comedic twist on many serious topics. I think it helps to use humour as long as it's not misconstrued as disrespectful or making light of something.
In person, people can generally tell if an attempt at humour is being made vs intent to offend. It's a lot harder to make that clear here on mumsnet2.Comment
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostI agree about the humour aspect. It's just so difficult to know what's acceptable humour and what's not. My personal taste is sarcastic, dark, gallows style (thanks Dad!) but I know that doesn't sit well with many people, some of whom are friends despite their lack of a SoH (joke!).
So the YouTube clip we should all know is from a show that puts a comedic twist on many serious topics. I think it helps to use humour as long as it's not misconstrued as disrespectful or making light of something.
In person, people can generally tell if an attempt at humour is being made vs intent to offend. It's a lot harder to make that clear here on mumsnet2.Old Greg - In search of acceptance since Mar 2007. Hoping each leap will be his last.Comment
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Originally posted by Mordac View PostBut what if they change their mind? You need to keep asking until you get the answer you want. Oh hang on, wrong forum...
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Originally posted by mb31 View PostDoes anyone have the number for the Advertising Standards Authority?I am what I drink, and I'm a bitter manComment
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Originally posted by Zigenare View PostIt wasn't so difficult to assertain before the latest crop of fannies (physical and metaphorical) joined the forum.Originally posted by Whorty View PostThat only works if she/he has schizophrenia, and initially 52% said no whilst 48% of their mind said yesOld Greg - In search of acceptance since Mar 2007. Hoping each leap will be his last.Comment
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