Egluntyne Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I simply can't believe it. No one would dream of cutting their toenails or deliberately breaking wind in the office where I work. If they did, a word would be had, toot sweet. The contracts of employment and Policies files don't specifically mention these delightful activities, but they are broadly covered by behaviour policies. I am flabbergasted that any office manager would allow this type of conduct to continue. Is it me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Wish I could suggest something for the nose-picker, but I can't. There are some great suggestions already! We have a guy who regularly cleans his ears out with a pen and then sucks it. The weird thing is, he sits behind me (luckily) and I hadn't noticed this. A couple of the other guys were telling me about it and laughing, and then they both agreed that earwax is the most revolting taste there is. HOW DID THEY KNOW?!!! I just don't understand why guys think this behaviour is acceptable - I don't usually make generalisations, but do you ever see a woman doing this sort of thing? The toenail clipping is just plain weird. I mean, nose/ears etc is sort of habit, you might forget where you were, but he has to plan the clipping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 How Gross is this?! As for the toenail guy - he is beyond the pale. I can't find a smilie of someone actually being sick. I would probably buy a bag of dessicated coconut and scatter it all over his desk and floor before he comes in to work one morning and leave his computer screen with a big horny nailed foot on it. YUK Found one........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Is it me? Certainly not you. I had a teacher once who's desk was on a raised platform thing and the class would have a full view of him clawing at his wedding tackle on a daily basis. Nice. I too am flabbergasted that this sort of behaviour goes on, having said that, my husband worked with a guy (a Company Director no less) who trumped regularly and loudly although he did mutter an excuse me under his breath. Claimed it's an age thing. Nasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 UUrrgghh! That throwing up smilie is DISGUSTING! Angels4, I'm really impressed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Whatever the occasion, Angels4 comes up with an appropriate smilie . Where do you get them from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 I can't believe I am actually reading this thread. Its gross. But to the original question I have to say I would be direct - I wouldn't be able to stop myself. However I would quietly say something like 'Would you mind not doing that in public' rather than getting all dramatic (but I do use the 'Is there something good up there?' when children do it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Pistachio!!!! "Can I have some?" Nooooooooooo!!Ughh!!! This is a wonderful thread if you are trying to watch your weight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Is it me? Certainly not you. I had a teacher once who's desk was on a raised platform thing and the class would have a full view of him clawing at his wedding tackle on a daily basis. Nice. I had a lecturer at Poly who used to give lectures with both hands in trouser pockets, fingers jiggling furiously with his wedding veg the whole time. No-one remembered a word he said, we were so busy trying not to laugh. He was totally unaware he was doing it. My Mum remembers a teacher in the 1940s who used to flick bogies at the children to stop them talking. Now that is really disgusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 My Mum remembers a teacher in the 1940s who used to flick bogies at the children to stop them talking. Now that is really disgusting. I would say that it was hilarious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistachio Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 loving the smilie Angels4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Whatever the occasion, Angels4 comes up with an appropriate smilie . Where do you get them from? Thank Egluntine........... She posted a link a while back when another member asked where she got her blushing smiley Check it out....... http://www.bestsmileys.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I should have known that . I use that site for my big hug smilie (thanks to Egluntine also!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Oh help! reading this thread I laughed so much I slid off my chair gurgling and choking with laughter tears streaming down my face DH came to see if I was alright Thankfully none of that goes on in my office Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
