Tell me what you think your "personal space" is.
Where does it start and end?
Last week my boss came up behind me as I was sitting at my desk, placed his hands on my shoulders and leaned forward so his head touched mine. He then made a fairly uncomplimentary comment about something I had done in a recent staff meeting, and pulled away again.
It was extremely yucky. There was nothing particularly sexual about it. I'm not saying I was harassed ... it just wasn't right. He came into my personal space and I guess I felt it was disrespectful.
And yeah, sure it didn't help that he was making a criticism. I think he thought he was doing me a favour by telling my quietly, instead of telling the whole room.
Do you think I'm being too sensitive? What happens when people who are "touchy" think it's okay to touch people who are not?
Monday, March 07, 2005
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Maybe one way is to tell him directly that you do not prefer him to come too close? Of course you must do it very carefully -- as he's your boss and can probably screw up your career if he gets mad.
ReplyDeleteBut anyway, he must stop invading your personal space.
Thanks for your comment! And you are quite right - I should tell him. I've found out since some of the other girls (and guys!) in my office also think he's a bit 'touchy'. It has been suggested we should get HIS boss to talk to him about it.
ReplyDeletethat's so insensitive of him, he should know you're not a touchy person!
ReplyDelete*hug*
hee hee...