weyes Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 i was talking about this with some co-workers who didn't see eye-to-eye with me, but they're jesus freaks. tell me what you think.i was at a car insurance broker's office, signing up. the guy was playing the jesus station on his radio, loud enough for me to hear all the "glory to god" whatnot. he had a jesus fish on his desk and a cross on the wall. i found it terribly inappropriate. i feel that one shouldn't force one's religion down people's throats at work, but especially in an industry where one interacts with the public, and even more when one is selling something.but i think it's disrespectful to his co-workers, too, who have to deal with that crap every day.even though i'm an athiest, i respect other people's religions. i don't bombard people with my beliefs, and i feel they should leave me be, too. one can't escape one's work environment, and i think it's everyone's duty to make it as pleasant as possible; slamming your views on unrelated subjects on one's co-workers on a constant basis is just not ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stymie Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 way too long. maybe if it was someone else... but you... no way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix_Leiter Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 way too long. maybe if it was someone else... but you... no way.:laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix_Leiter Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 i was talking about this with some co-workers who didn't see eye-to-eye with me, but they're jesus freaks. tell me what you think.i was at a car insurance broker's office, signing up. the guy was playing the jesus station on his radio, loud enough for me to hear all the "glory to god" whatnot. he had a jesus fish on his desk and a cross on the wall. i found it terribly inappropriate. i feel that one shouldn't force one's religion down people's throats at work, but especially in an industry where one interacts with the public, and even more when one is selling something.but i think it's disrespectful to his co-workers, too, who have to deal with that crap every day.even though i'm an athiest, i respect other people's religions. i don't bombard people with my beliefs, and i feel they should leave me be, too. one can't escape one's work environment, and i think it's everyone's duty to make it as pleasant as possible; slamming your views on unrelated subjects on one's co-workers on a constant basis is just not ok.how is it inappropriate? he didnt shove anything down your throat nor did he even mention his religion. you're the one that chose to let it bother you.and how is it disrespectful? as long as he is not interfering with his co-workers there should be no problem.Maybe you should stop worrying about other people and worry about yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomembername Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 yeah i don't get what he did wrong...i mean it's HIS office. he wasn't "slamming" any of his views on to his co-workers...i'm sure when his co-workers see him walk by they're all like "there goes the jesus freak" but so what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fkornre Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 i agree with smokecum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver05 Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 i was talking about this with some co-workers who didn't see eye-to-eye with me, but they're jesus freaks. tell me what you think.i was at a car insurance broker's office, signing up. the guy was playing the jesus station on his radio, loud enough for me to hear all the "glory to god" whatnot. he had a jesus fish on his desk and a cross on the wall. i found it terribly inappropriate. i feel that one shouldn't force one's religion down people's throats at work, but especially in an industry where one interacts with the public, and even more when one is selling something.but i think it's disrespectful to his co-workers, too, who have to deal with that crap every day.even though i'm an athiest, i respect other people's religions. i don't bombard people with my beliefs, and i feel they should leave me be, too. one can't escape one's work environment, and i think it's everyone's duty to make it as pleasant as possible; slamming your views on unrelated subjects on one's co-workers on a constant basis is just not ok.A girl here was addressed because she had "Have a blessed day" setup on her e-mail signature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver05 Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 ...i'm sure when his co-workers see him walk by they're all like "there goes the jesus freak" but so whatThat was funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAZE Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 I work for a huge corporation and a lot of people have religious stuff in their email signatures.Who cares? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomembername Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 That was funny!where you from silver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver05 Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 I work for a huge corporation and a lot of people have religious stuff in their email signatures.Who cares?I went back to edit, thats actually what I meant. Supposedly customers complained...that it was offensive..who are these people?..and why do they care so much to complain? I dont care what you believe in or what you listen to.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix_Leiter Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 so far...Weyes = 0Against Weyes = 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomembername Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 is weyes hot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAZE Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 who are these people?..and why do they care so much to complain? I dont care what you believe in or what you listen to..Her name is weyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix_Leiter Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 is weyes hot?not sure physically but her opinions make her unattractive to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimk29 Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 A girl here was addressed because she had "Have a blessed day" setup on her e-mail signature.I think that's inappropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver05 Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 I think that's inappropriate.why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimk29 Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 why?Because that is in fact putting your beliefs out in the open. Those emails go to people in the firm, as well as outside of the firm. There is no need for that in a corporate setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix_Leiter Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 Because that is in fact putting your beliefs out in the open. Those emails go to people in the firm, as well as outside of the firm. There is no need for that in a corporate setting.bless·ed ( P ) Pronunciation Key (blsd) also blest (blst)adj. <LI type=a>Worthy of worship; holy. Held in veneration; revered.Bringing happiness, pleasure, or contentment.blessed Used as an intensive: I don't have a blessed dime.how is it inappropriate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAZE Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 bless·ed ( P ) Pronunciation Key (blsd) also blest (blst)adj. <LI type=a>Worthy of worship; holy. Held in veneration; revered.Bringing happiness, pleasure, or contentment.blessed Used as an intensive: I don't have a blessed dime.how is it inappropriate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimk29 Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 bless·ed ( P ) Pronunciation Key (blsd) also blest (blst)adj. <LI type=a>Worthy of worship; holy. Held in veneration; revered.Bringing happiness, pleasure, or contentment.blessed Used as an intensive: I don't have a blessed dime.how is it inappropriate?I'm making the assumption that anyone who says "have a blessed day", is referring to religious beliefs. I don't hear to many people using the word blessed without referencing religion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix_Leiter Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 I'm making the assumption that anyone who says "have a blessed day", is referring to religious beliefs. I don't hear to many people using the word blessed without referencing religion.but thats your own interpretation of it.. blessed is a valid word and does not necessarily have to be religious..if she put it in her email sig.. its not her problem if you take it religiously..now if she had "Jesus Loves You", then youd have an argument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghhhhhost Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 I'm making the assumption that anyone who says "have a blessed day", is referring to religious beliefs. I don't hear to many people using the word blessed without referencing religion.dont bother..he'll bombard u with literal translations allllllllllllllllllllllll day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix_Leiter Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 dont bother..he'll bombard u with literal translations allllllllllllllllllllllll daypwned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdoom Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 another office decoration question - the star of david in the workplace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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