DIR Return Create A Forum - Home
---------------------------------------------------------
Bad Manners and Brimstone
HTML https://badmanners.createaforum.com
---------------------------------------------------------
*****************************************************
DIR Return to: The Work Day
*****************************************************
#Post#: 42582--------------------------------------------------
We don't miss you
By: TeamBhakta Date: November 24, 2019, 8:59 am
---------------------------------------------------------
I have a bit of a problem. A co-worker took off of work for two
months (possibly longer.) None of us like her, so it's been a
relief to all. Unfortunately, this is also where she grocery
shops. She popped by the other day and asked (not jokingly) if
we miss her, if things are running less smoothly without her,
etc. I was a bit shocked she thought that. I could only come up
with "It's been too quiet here without you." Any suggestions for
other polite responses to her questions next time ?
#Post#: 42583--------------------------------------------------
Re: We don't miss you
By: Rose Red Date: November 24, 2019, 9:12 am
---------------------------------------------------------
It's been fine.
We sure noticed your absence.
#Post#: 42585--------------------------------------------------
Re: We don't miss you
By: pierrotlunaire0 Date: November 24, 2019, 10:04 am
---------------------------------------------------------
I love Rose Red's suggestion of: We have noticed your absence.
#Post#: 42586--------------------------------------------------
Re: We don't miss you
By: Kimberami Date: November 24, 2019, 11:12 am
---------------------------------------------------------
Nothing's been the same since you've left.
Things are running as smooth as could be expected.
We've managed to hobble along without you.
#Post#: 42591--------------------------------------------------
Re: We don't miss you
By: jpcher Date: November 24, 2019, 12:35 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
We got you covered. Enjoy your time off!
#Post#: 42594--------------------------------------------------
Re: We don't miss you
By: gramma dishes Date: November 24, 2019, 1:31 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
^^^ We certainly are! :-*
#Post#: 42595--------------------------------------------------
Re: We don't miss you
By: SioCat Date: November 24, 2019, 1:46 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
Not even a little bit.
I don’t like lying.
#Post#: 42599--------------------------------------------------
Re: We don't miss you
By: NFPwife Date: November 24, 2019, 4:02 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
[quote author=SioCat link=topic=1414.msg42595#msg42595
date=1574624799]
Not even a little bit.
I don’t like lying.
[/quote]
I don't either, but I also think not all truth needs spoken.
Hence the frequent complications in which I find myself.
I'd probably dodge the question and say, "Are you missing us?"
Or, "How are you doing?"
#Post#: 42602--------------------------------------------------
Re: We don't miss you
By: Aleko Date: November 24, 2019, 4:38 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
How about 'it's not the same without you?'
#Post#: 42603--------------------------------------------------
Re: We don't miss you
By: Rose Red Date: November 24, 2019, 5:20 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
[quote author=SioCat link=topic=1414.msg42595#msg42595
date=1574624799]
Not even a little bit.
I don’t like lying.
[/quote]
All the other suggestions are the truth but won't create drama
and an uncomfortable work environment for all. It's not clear,
but the OP may need to work with this woman again if this is
just a break. Even if the woman had quit, she can't speak like
that to a customer. The OP doesn't want a reputation of being
unprofessional.
*****************************************************
DIR Next Page