Mariah’s boss calls her “honey” although he refers to her co-workers as Jason, Rick, and Harrison. How can Mar?
Mariah’s boss calls her “honey” although he refers to her co-workers as Jason, Rick, and Harrison. How can Mariah ask her boss to correct this situation?
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She should tell her boss that she's not his honey, she's his bytch.
It would start with her setting aside to time to speak directly to this person and explain that it makes her uncomofortable when he refers to her as "honey" and that her preference would be that he refer to her by her name. She should do this privately and respectfully. If he is any kind of a good boss he will apologize, maybe explain that she reminds him of his daughter whose about the same age, etc and agree to try to correct this habit. If he gives you a positive answer, follow up with an email to him that thanks him for understanding, that you appreciate working for someone who is so easy to work with.
If he's not the best boss in the world and seems to throw this back on her being overly sensitive and in any way degrades her for making the request and continues the practice, again-follow up with an email. This email should say that she appreciates his taking the time to talk with her on (insert date) about her concerns and discomfort over being addressed as, "honey" in a work setting. She should relate that It was her desire to resolve this situation privately however, it is apparent from that conversation this is not a situation that we will be able to resolve without some input from another party. She should point out that she has forwarded a copy of this email to human resources along with a request to assist in resolving this situation. .
The second scenario will likely sour a working relationship fatally, be prepared to request a transfer if that is a possibility. Also, it will help if she has collected statements from coworkers who may have observed the supervisors behavior. Above all-be professional! Being unprofessional in your complaint about someone being unprofessional negates your argument right out of the gate
She should tell her boss she is uncomfortable about it, and ask hi very nicely to stop.
go to human resources.
go to upper management.
call him 'little one' in front of coworkers.
then explain if he doesn't stop calling
her 'honey' she will continue with
'little one'.
he will stop soon.