Guy at work handing out religious tracts

[upsciLLion]

Is this the first time he's done it?

 

[halik]

Originally posted by: Amorphus

Originally posted by: djheater
Isn't this pretty much explicitly forbid? IIRC you can have them at your desk, but to hand them out qualifies as harassment.

No, it's not. It's only harassment if he harasses you. It's not harassment if you have something lodged in your colon.

I'm seriously annoyed by it. My religion is NOT open to discussion ESPECIALLY at work. Fvcking proselytizing a$$hole.

Wow, you're going to go far in life.

uhh what? Your personal beliefs are not a debate between your and someone else. That kinda stuff has no place in the work environment, thats somethign you do at home. At my work this would be considered highly inappropriate.

 

[Chebago]

Originally posted by: bobbybe01
I think you're blowing it out of proportion, buddy. The way I see it, the guy may not be too aware of the company policy. Just pull him aside and just kindly inform him that it might not be too appropriate at work...and just leave it at that. However, you must give the guy some credit. Religion, as you already expressed, is a deeply personal thing. I can't fathom the idea that he's giving out pamplets to make anybody upset. He's only trying to share something that is personal and important to him because he believes it could help you out. So instead of being offended per se, perhaps you could feel more complimented by the idea that someone cares about you enough to share something like that with you, whether you agree or disagree with it. I'm not sure why personal beliefs/religion is treated with such taboo in some places...

what he said, as long as it's the first time...if he keeps doing it, I understand if you get annoyed as it would bother me.

 

[bobbybe01]

uhh what? Your personal beliefs are not a debate between your and someone else. That kinda stuff has no place in the work environment, thats somethign you do at home. At my work this would be considered highly inappropriate

Why does religion always have to be debated, anyway? I have had some good, civilized discussions with people at work and friends I know about my beliefs. I haven't resorted to giving out pamplets at the work place necessarily, but I wouldn't be opposed to it. For me, I just preach by example; I believe my beliefs will come out if I'm living them somehow, one way or another. Usually that'll spark some questions, and then I'll share some things. But again, don't be offended, and don't get on a high horse about it. Unless this guy keeps on and on and on, then perhaps you might go to the higher up folks about it.

Edit: By the way, a pamplet or some kind of card is harmless in every sense of the word. It's only a piece of paper. Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. If he just handed you a pamplet and didn't instigate anything further, what's the big deal?

 

[djheater]

Originally posted by: bobbybe01

uhh what? Your personal beliefs are not a debate between your and someone else. That kinda stuff has no place in the work environment, thats somethign you do at home. At my work this would be considered highly inappropriate

Why does religion always have to be debated, anyway? I have had some good, civilized discussions with people at work and friends I know about my beliefs. I haven't resorted to giving out pamplets at the work place necessarily, but I wouldn't be opposed to it. For me, I just preach by example; I believe my beliefs will come out if I'm living them somehow, one way or another. Usually that'll spark some questions, and then I'll share some things. But again, don't be offended, and don't get on a high horse about it. Unless this guy keeps on and on and on, then perhaps you might go to the higher up folks about it.

I assure you if I were interested or curious about his faith I would ask him. If I asked him and he had a helpful pithy tract I'd be grateful. But I'm most certainly not interested in receiving them unbidden and have as much contempt for it as I do telemarketers, door to door salesmen and other unwanted solicitations. I'm on the do not call list, how do I get on the "Don't fvcking bother me about god" list.

 

[bcterps]

1. Pull him aside in a polite manner and let him know that it's against company policy.
2. If you can't handle that, then just report it to your manager.
3. If you can't handle 1 or 2, report it to your HR dept.

1 is preferable, just because it would probably be the nicest thing to do.

 

[Xionide]

Originally posted by: Shockwave
Nothing like being offended by the trivial things in life... :roll:
Throw it away and move on with your day. It isnt like he's peeing on your chair while you watch.

No. But if he handed any religious sh!t to me at work I would crumple it up and then urinate on it (and of course throw it at him afterwards).

-Xionide

 

[bobbybe01]

Originally posted by: Xionide

Originally posted by: Shockwave
Nothing like being offended by the trivial things in life... :roll:
Throw it away and move on with your day. It isnt like he's peeing on your chair while you watch.

No. But if he handed any religious sh!t to me at work I would crumple it up and then urinate on it (and of course throw it at him afterwards).

-Xionide

But wouldn't that get you in more trouble?

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: bobbybe01

uhh what? Your personal beliefs are not a debate between your and someone else. That kinda stuff has no place in the work environment, thats somethign you do at home. At my work this would be considered highly inappropriate

Why does religion always have to be debated, anyway? I have had some good, civilized discussions with people at work and friends I know about my beliefs. I haven't resorted to giving out pamplets at the work place necessarily, but I wouldn't be opposed to it. For me, I just preach by example; I believe my beliefs will come out if I'm living them somehow, one way or another. Usually that'll spark some questions, and then I'll share some things. But again, don't be offended, and don't get on a high horse about it. Unless this guy keeps on and on and on, then perhaps you might go to the higher up folks about it.

Edit: By the way, a pamplet or some kind of card is harmless in every sense of the word. It's only a piece of paper. Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. If he just handed you a pamplet and didn't instigate anything further, what's the big deal?

As said by others, what if he had handed out pro-Satan fliers? It's not even something that should be debated, discussed, or even considered; it just shouldn't happen.

Don't confuse enlisting in a discussion with a coworker to be the same as imposing your views on another. My preference is to avoid religious or political discussion in a professional context, because it just is not professional. There are only two outcomes: You'll find someone who completely agrees, and so you'll get tacit approvals by all those in receipt of these fliers; or, you'll frustrate, annoy, or offend those who simply want to work. I know that presenting religious or political views to any of my clients is analogous to showing up at a business meeting in shorts and sandals, and I know they'll very likely not choose my services again. Professional and mature people know when it's appropriate to spread their religious views, and that's at church.

 

[thirdlegstump]

I'd tell him if he gives me any of that bullsh*t, I'll rip it up anyway and also tell him that it's not 1000 years B.C.

 

[djheater]

Originally posted by: deathkoba
I'd tell him if he gives me any of that bullsh*t, I'll rip it up anyway and also tell him that it's not 1000 years B.C.

You get points for your vitriol, unfortunately they have to be subtracted due to the nonsensical nature of your post.

:beer:

 

[bcterps]

Originally posted by: bobbybe01

Originally posted by: Xionide

Originally posted by: Shockwave
Nothing like being offended by the trivial things in life... :roll:
Throw it away and move on with your day. It isnt like he's peeing on your chair while you watch.

No. But if he handed any religious sh!t to me at work I would crumple it up and then urinate on it (and of course throw it at him afterwards).

-Xionide

But wouldn't that get you in more trouble?

Just big talk from someone who likes to think they had the balls to do something like that, but doesn't.

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: benchiu

Originally posted by: bobbybe01

Originally posted by: Xionide

Originally posted by: Shockwave
Nothing like being offended by the trivial things in life... :roll:
Throw it away and move on with your day. It isnt like he's peeing on your chair while you watch.

No. But if he handed any religious sh!t to me at work I would crumple it up and then urinate on it (and of course throw it at him afterwards).

-Xionide

But wouldn't that get you in more trouble?

Just big talk from someone who likes to think they had the balls to do something like that, but doesn't.

Or, perhaps he was just being facetious.

 

[djheater]

Originally posted by: Amorphus

Originally posted by: djheater
Isn't this pretty much explicitly forbid? IIRC you can have them at your desk, but to hand them out qualifies as harassment.

No, it's not. It's only harassment if he harasses you. It's not harassment if you have something lodged in your colon.

I'm seriously annoyed by it. My religion is NOT open to discussion ESPECIALLY at work. Fvcking proselytizing a$$hole.

Wow, you're going to go far in life.

You're just mad because I didn't like your parody post

 

Oh yay, more whining.

 

[djheater]

Originally posted by: SampSon
Oh yay, more whining.

I only do it to give you something to b!tch about.

 

[poopaskoopa]

I agree. The last thing I need at work is someone trying to save my poor soul with his religion.

 

Originally posted by: djheater

Originally posted by: SampSon
Oh yay, more whining.

I only do it to give you something to b!tch about.

I personally don't care. To each their own in my opinion.

If I was you, I would just tell the guy to f off and never push his religious bs down my throat or I'll do the same with my fist. /badass

 

[JackBurton]

Listen man, I think you are going about this all wrong. Have fun with those guys. When ever he hands you some religious material, just say, "Thanks, I REALLY needed this. You have helped me in a way you can not imagine. The mens restroom ran out of toilet paper and this will come in handy. Thank you my friend."

 

[Shelly21]

Start leaving notes on his desk in blood... that'll teach him...

 

[Trey22]

Convert and quit your whining...

 

[upsciLLion]

Originally posted by: Trey22
Convert and quit your whining...

hahahaha. Solution found. :beer: