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a male "alpha"/masculine-type coworker pulled this trick several years ago. self-deprecates about his weight. he was fairly good at conversation/joking/etc, and
by digler999 10y ago
a male "alpha"/masculine-type coworker pulled this trick several years ago. self-deprecates about his weight. he was fairly good at conversation/joking/etc, and somehow he made these self-deprecating jokes somewhat funny. He wasn't even obese, just a larger guy. One day the coworker sitting right next to him poked fun at his weight, and suddenly it wasn't funny anymore, and the "victim" of the joke reported it to HR. People can play nasty tricks, and so I second your advice to not partake in any form of "teasing".
- BipolarElsa 10y agoIf I spent the majority of my time cultivating a self-deprecating sarcastic humor around my colleagues, I think some teasing would definitely be in order. What that guy did was stupid and selfish: if you claim the limelight, then you better fucking own it. I for one LOVE it when people pile on with the teasing. It's amazing. Truly American aspect of the workplace.