COMMENT 203603
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2011-08-13 10:33 AM |
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Ten layers of lacquer on a sand filled egg would be a nice form of retaliation. Just sayin'.
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COMMENT 203604
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2011-08-13 10:35 AM |
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It's very simple. It's the boss' responsibility to tell him to "remove the cascarones from the office, or else". You could go so far as to say it's creating a hostile work environment - that will get HR's attention. But the boss could solve it in 5 seconds by insisting they be removed or there will be repercussions (and then following through).
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COMMENT 203606P
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2011-08-13 10:40 AM |
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I think you should decorate an intact egg and crack it over his head while yelling "Viva!" That should nip it in the bud.
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COMMENT 203607
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2011-08-13 10:41 AM |
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is it an office or like where u deal with clients? i would have client/customer say something about it not being apprpiate enviorment for this... me i'd a said somrthing to him... not in a nice way...
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COMMENT 203614P
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2011-08-13 11:05 AM |
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This guy's striking you with an object. Isn't that assault? Have someone video it next time. Make sure there are other witnesses, too. Threaten to have him arrested.
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COMMENT 203620
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2011-08-13 11:15 AM |
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go get a bag of the confetti. poor it on his keyboard and then poor water on it. And then yell VIVA !
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COMMENT 203622
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2011-08-13 11:15 AM |
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leave a raw egg out of the fridge for a week, decorate it and smash it on his head. Nothing smells rotten like an old egg, imagine the raw egg running down his head, face....maybe he'll get the hint, but he seems kinda clueless so maybe not.
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COMMENT 203627
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2011-08-13 11:24 AM |
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Tell him that you like Fiesta too, but as far as you're concerned, it's over and you do not want to be included in his on going "festivities." If he persists, lodge a formal complaint. You would be doing both of you a favor. He, because like a dumb dog, he must be trained with reward or consequences; and you, because obviously you could use some practice being appropriately assertive . Viva!
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COMMENT 203630
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2011-08-13 11:31 AM |
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Sometimes, bosses want to have a formal complaint from a fellow employee on file before they fire someone. It makes it easier to prove that the employee was fired for-cause, in case there's any trouble later on.
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COMMENT 203614P
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2011-08-13 12:37 PM |
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Have co-workers accompany you when you have to speak with this joker. Make sure they photograph/record any cascarone attacks or threats by him to crack one over your head. I worked at a company where an employee sexually harassed women for years and supervisors looked the other way. That was before cellphone cameras and pocket cassette recorders. Collect your evidence -- you can even smile while you're doing it -- then keep it handy.
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COMMENT 203650
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2011-08-13 12:49 PM |
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Two words: Pepper Spray. 'nuff said.
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COMMENT 203667
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2011-08-13 02:08 PM |
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Your question: Is a cascarone a weapon? My answer: No. A cascarone is litter.
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COMMENT 203698P
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2011-08-13 05:15 PM |
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File the complaint. If your boss tells you to stop doing something, you do it. If he gets fired, it's his own fault and he won't be so fond of Fiesta in the future.
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COMMENT 203700P
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2011-08-13 05:25 PM |
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I don't really even mind any longer that Edda's letters are made up for the value of the discussion they provoke. I do mind the terrible grammar and spelling errors that usually accompany her posts. Try "Now that fiesta has passed...." Rant over!
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COMMENT 203701
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2011-08-13 05:37 PM |
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I don't see why everyone is suggesting mean spiritied retaliation. Just tell the guy if he comes near you with one of those goshblamed nasty things you're filing a complaint. FIESTA IS OVER, for both of you - stop being a doormat.
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COMMENT 203622
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2011-08-13 07:14 PM |
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I don't understand why everyone is always complaining about grammer and punctuation, etc, etc, etc. Who are you on here the EnglishSchool Marm...so some of us don't have perfect english, live with it and get over yourself already. This is a forum, not a place to be criticised because we might not be as smart as you, doesn't make you any better then us. I try, I really do, but sometimes everyone makes mistakes!
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COMMENT 203700P
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2011-08-13 07:22 PM |
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I'm not concerned with grammar in comments, but I am in posts by a website or news agency of any kind. It doesn't have anything to do with being smart, it has to do with paying attention and if you write a column or a regular post, you should at least have a passable grammar ability.
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EDONE
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2011-08-13 07:25 PM |
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Edhat does not edit the letters that Edda receives. Should we?
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EMI PHOTO
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2011-08-14 06:26 AM |
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Tell him you're vegan
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COMMENT 203620
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2011-08-14 09:33 AM |
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to all the grammatical nuts VIVA !
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COMMENT 203815
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2011-08-14 01:14 PM |
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This boor is creating a TOXIC environment for you. No-one should have to put up with these frequent assaults. Here is how to handle this, and maintain a clear conscience: 1. Confront him and DEMAND that he stop this at once, or you will file a harassment complaint against him; 2. If he persists, follow through and file a formal complaint. It seems the boss is well aware of this happening and is too spineless to put a stop to it. 3. If the boss can't get this bozo to mend his ways, next time he cracks a cascarone over your head, CALL 911 and report an
Assault and Battery. 4. Keep in mind that all actions are followed by consequences. If your obnoxious co-worker doesn't get this key bit of Cosmic Law, you
don't need or want him nearby, where he could do more damage than just covering you in confetti. AND STOP BEING A DOORMAT!!!
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COMMENT 204093
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2011-08-15 01:29 PM |
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Wait until he's about to enter an important meeting with a client, then crack one over his head.
Get a HUGE stockpile, and crack one over his head every 5 minutes. Or more often.
Follow the advice above, and 'accidentally' crack one that is a real egg over his head. Even better if it's rotten. "Oh no! I wonder how that got mixed in with the others that I bought!."
File a complaint.
File a complaint & tell your boss it creates a hostile work environment. If he doesn't do anything, file charges.
Slap him next time & say it's harassment & you don't have to take it. (Scream when doing this, it attracts more attention to the situation.)
And lastly, but most importantly, as said above, stop being a doormat. Seriously.
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