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Physical Contact In the Work Place #12871627 08/21/18 04:23 PM
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I had to have a long conversation with a friend about this. He got reported to HR because of a side hug he gave to a coworker that was reported to be unwanted.

My stance: No touching of any sort, outside of a handshake, is appropriate at work in this day in age. Discuss.


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Re: Physical Contact In the Work Place [Re: Jpurdue] #12871632 08/21/18 04:26 PM
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Yes. Dont even look at anything that might look ok to someone. Dont touch. Dont hug.

Pelvic thrusts are ok if you dont make contact.

Re: Physical Contact In the Work Place [Re: Jpurdue] #12871633 08/21/18 04:26 PM
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Re: Physical Contact In the Work Place [Re: Jpurdue] #12871634 08/21/18 04:27 PM
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Keep you hands and feet to yourself.

Re: Physical Contact In the Work Place [Re: Jpurdue] #12871635 08/21/18 04:29 PM
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I got a side hug from a beautiful older woman today....it was welcomed grin


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Re: Physical Contact In the Work Place [Re: Jpurdue] #12871639 08/21/18 04:32 PM
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Touching is definitely off limits.
As for compliments, my go to line is "if you wouldn't pay the same compliment to a man don't say it to a woman ".


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Re: Physical Contact In the Work Place [Re: Jpurdue] #12871640 08/21/18 04:32 PM
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How is one to know it's "unwanted" if the offended person does not communicate their wishes? When I worked at American Eagle, I'd often hug some of my coworkers (and they'd hug back). Sometimes a new person would be there, and the first words out of his or her mouth on seeing this was "oh, I'm not a hugger". Great, no worries.

But yes, I was in HR once because I patted a gate agent ON HER SHOULDER when I walked up behind her. Not on her heinie, nor her waist, or anywhere else inappropriate. She didn't say a word to me and just went directly to HR. The HR manager looked at the report and asked me if it was correct, and I said "yes". That was the end of it, and I never went closer than five feet to that coworker again (call me neurotic). But how was I to know without SOME indication from her?

Human beings are social animals, and touch is an essential part of being that social animal. Deprive a human being of contact with others long enough, and you get pretty warped results.


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Re: Physical Contact In the Work Place [Re: Icepick] #12871646 08/21/18 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted By: Icepick
Touching is definitely off limits.
As for compliments, my go to line is "if you wouldn't pay the same compliment to a man don't say it to a woman ".


Wow Ms. ___ you sure look handsome today? hmmm

Re: Physical Contact In the Work Place [Re: Jpurdue] #12871647 08/21/18 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted By: Jpurdue
He got reported to HR because of a side hug he gave to a coworker that was reported to be unwanted.

Thats his edited version of what happened. Id like to hear her version. There might be more to this story


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Re: Physical Contact In the Work Place [Re: Jpurdue] #12871649 08/21/18 04:35 PM
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I have worked in an office with mostly women for 7 years and not once did I hug anyone. Nope. Rarely have I touch anyone that I can think of. Do you around huggin the guys at work and putting your hands on them? No? well then don't touch the women.


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Re: Physical Contact In the Work Place [Re: Icepick] #12871651 08/21/18 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted By: Icepick
As for compliments, my go to line is "if you wouldn't pay the same compliment to a man don't say it to a woman ".


OMG "You must've been working out - you're chest is looking buff!"????? scared

I typically do not touch/hug until their last day - and then I'll give them a big thank you hug. It is sad that you can't treat your work family like your home family (for those of us where it is that way).

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I know it's wrong. But I fake a family death about once a month so my hot secretary will hug me. The condolence hug is approved by HR and it's always a good hug.


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Re: Physical Contact In the Work Place [Re: Jpurdue] #12871655 08/21/18 04:39 PM
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I've had a couple of older ladies give me a side hug. I freeze up like a board.


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Re: Physical Contact In the Work Place [Re: Jpurdue] #12871663 08/21/18 04:43 PM
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I miss the last Estimator apprentice we had here, she would rub her boob on my elbow when standing behind me looking at a computer screen together. I thought about turning her in but then came to my senses.


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Re: Physical Contact In the Work Place [Re: soggybottom] #12871665 08/21/18 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted By: soggybottom
Do you around huggin the guys at work and putting your hands on them?


Hug other guys at work - Yes I do.
Putting my hands on them - absolutely not. Neither guys or girls.


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