'Use that word again and I'll rip your F head off.'

[Fyah]

Re: 'Use that word again and I'll rip your F head off.'

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gungo Peas</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'">PC or no PC, such language creates a hostile environment for a number of employees. There are some serious problems in this work environment that cannot be addressed by management responding with &quot;I don't want any racism in the office.&quot; When a co-worker uses language that is offensive to you, it may not be racism as much as it is unprofessionalism. That is the root of the matter that upper management needs to address. Unprofessionalism as far as the use of hostile language and behavior that should not be tolerated in any office. </span> </div></div>

This theory works extremely well in offices in America but you'd be surprised to know how much none of this matters anywhere else.

It is possible that Derek acted appropriately, in his jurisdiction and the bottom line is that it was effective. One size does not fit all...

[Derek]

Re: 'Use that word again and I'll rip your F head off.'

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SPOTS</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gungo Peas</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'">PC or no PC, such language creates a hostile environment for a number of employees. There are some serious problems in this work environment that cannot be addressed by management responding with &quot;I don't want any racism in the office.&quot; When a co-worker uses language that is offensive to you, it may not be racism as much as it is unprofessionalism. That is the root of the matter that upper management needs to address. Unprofessionalism as far as the use of hostile language and behavior that should not be tolerated in any office. </span> </div></div>

<span style="font-size: 20pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">This theory works extremely well in offices in America but you'd be surprised to know how much none of this matters anywhere else.

It is possible that Derek acted appropriately, in his jurisdiction and the bottom line is that it was effective. One size does not fit all... </span></span></div></div>

Thank you.

Like I said, this isn't PC Land.
For example, there are companies here who tell you straight that they're looking for only Lebanese staff, if they hear you have an Indian accent on the phone.


Yes, that kinda ting cannot gwaan in the US or Hinglan. But this isn't the US or Hinglan.

[Boricua_papi]

Re: 'Use that word again and I'll rip your F head off.'

Yes man. Kick dung di likkle bl@@d cl@@t.

[Derek]

Re: 'Use that word again and I'll rip your F head off.'

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: B_P</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes man. Kick dung di likkle bl@@d cl@@t. </div></div>

He won't be using that word again - not in earshot of me anyway.

And he can easily be replaced.

[Nylah]

Re: 'Use that word again and I'll rip your F head off.'

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">And he can easily be replaced </div></div>


Why do you think he was so damn bold then Derek?

[Derek]

Re: 'Use that word again and I'll rip your F head off.'

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nylah</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">And he can easily be replaced </div></div>


Why do you think he was so damn bold then Derek? </div></div>

He took offence to the gay joking. But like I said earlier, why didn't he say something rude to the Indians involved in the conversation?



Anyway, I didn't make a scene, I went up to him and told him nice and quietly, so only me and him know...

[Nylah]

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ah okay. I missed that comment.

He was trying to make a point directly at you then.

Good you put him in his place.

[andronian2]

Re: 'Use that word again and I'll rip your F head off.'

A weh dis Derek?
Lebanon?

[Peasie]

Re: 'Use that word again and I'll rip your F head off.'

<span style="font-weight: bold"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"> Gungo see bizniz opportunity to practice employment law in London. </span> </span>

[Emperah]

Re: 'Use that word again and I'll rip your F head off.'

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Derek</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gungo Peas</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'">Responding to offensive language with more offensive language does not resolve this problem in an office. It is all unprofessional. In your case, if my co-worker used offensive language, I would calmly let him know his language and behavior are offensive to all. I would then report this to my supervisor.</span> </div></div>

Professionalism relates to work quality and efficiency, not office language.
What he said wasn't offensive to all: It was offensive to me.
I'm not running to no supervisor, like gal. </div></div>

mi gree wid yuh an wouldan and have done de same ting.

[Derek]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: andronian2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A weh dis Derek?
Lebanon? </div></div>

Dubai.

[uswe]

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So Derek, how's life in Dubai?

[Derek]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: uswe</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So Derek, how's life in Dubai? </div></div>

Hmmm which part of life?
It's too hot from mid June to late September but...

Sandy beaches, deep sea fishing, excellent bars and restaurants from ridiculously expensive to dirt cheap.
Fresh fish at the market, but what I like most is: nobody is going to kick down my door and run off with my stereo. And I can drive around in my open top BM listening to loud Reggae without being stopped by the police!

http://www.tourismdubai.co.uk/

[uswe]

Re: 'Use that word again and I'll rip your F head off.'

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Derek</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: uswe</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So Derek, how's life in Dubai? </div></div>

Hmmm which part of life?
It's too hot from mid June to late September but...

Sandy beaches, deep sea fishing, excellent bars and restaurants from ridiculously expensive to dirt cheap.
Fresh fish at the market, but what I like most is: nobody is going to kick down my door and run off with my stereo. And I can drive around in my open top BM listening to loud Reggae without being stopped by the police!

http://www.tourismdubai.co.uk/ </div></div>

Yes man, is dat mi tawking bout, not your sausage distribution business Sounds good, so its worth exploring?

[Derek]

Re: 'Use that word again and I'll rip your F head off.'

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: uswe</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Derek</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: uswe</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So Derek, how's life in Dubai? </div></div>

Hmmm which part of life?
It's too hot from mid June to late September but...

Sandy beaches, deep sea fishing, excellent bars and restaurants from ridiculously expensive to dirt cheap.
Fresh fish at the market, but what I like most is: nobody is going to kick down my door and run off with my stereo. And I can drive around in my open top BM listening to loud Reggae without being stopped by the police!

http://www.tourismdubai.co.uk/ </div></div>

Yes man, is dat mi tawking bout, not your sausage distribution business Sounds good, so its worth exploring? </div></div>

My sausage or Dubai?

My sausage, no, Dubai yes - come between October and May when the weather is absolutely beautiful - day and night.