RE: OT: Profanity in the workplace

["McLauchlan, Kevin" <Kevin -dot- McLauchlan -at- safenet-inc -dot- com>]

 Leonard C. Porrello responded to Al:

> I think this is the distinction Dan was making when he said that
> intentions are important. Like Al, I too am prone to occasional
> "unconscious outbursts," and I categorize them along with other
> offensive bodily functions. Hearing someone ejaculate a expletive not
> unlike hearing someone flatulate loudly. It is really a problem only
> when it is chronic or if the person insists on standing next to you.


As the workforce gets older, that will only become more, not less, prevalent.

As far as "standing next to you goes", it's not the noise that's 
the problem. At least a loud noise nearby will give you a chance 
to jump, and possibly save yourself. (Why did I suddenly think 
of Jeff Dunham and Walter?)

Anyway, you are now moving into territory where the avoidance of 
elevators might be raised as a(n) ... ocupational health issue. 
While stairwells are not totally open, at least there's a direction 
you can run if need be.



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By the way - throughout this thread, I've wondered whether 
the original example of offensive speech was the full phrase 
imprecation or the mere initialism that would be pronounced "gee dee". 

 - Kevin


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Offense Theft (c) - the taking of offense where none is offered; 
               

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