Disgusted by Spitter - Am I Wrong?

christine24t · January 2012

I don't think anybody should chew at work! It's a tobacco product and if you can't smoke inside, you shouldn't be allowed to chew inside. Ask your boss to speak to him!

branflake5 · January 2012

I agree it is disgusting and I would say something to him. Politely of course but that is super nasty.

76tech · January 2012

To answer the question about what kind of lab, it's kind of confusing. We had 3 buildings, one for analysis, one for research and one for production. I am a research chemist, the only research chemist at the company currently, We had one building burn down and so now I am in the same building as production with 3 guys and it's a warehouse type environment but there are a few hoods, where I do wet chemistry. It's temporary and we are moving to a new larger building soon, where all departments will be under the same roof. So, these guys don't really follow conventional safety protocol. We do chew gum in the building. My office is upstairs but I pend equal time in the lab, running experiments. I am sure this will not continue once we move to the new building..... a lot will change.

That would confuse me...I like nice, neat little compartments where the wet work is done, another space for dry, etc.

rml_16 · January 2012

Gross! Yes, you have a right to be disgusted. He has a right to his habit, but he should be a little more discreet about it.

Begood03 · January 2012

It is a disgusting habit. And I feel if someone is going to do it, make it as invisible as possible.

cPT_Helice · January 2012

I would try one of the following methods:

1) Ask him politely if he would not do that around you as it makes you uncomfortable.

2) Every time he spits, shove one hand down your pants (front OR back, this is optional!) and move it somewhat vigorously. With your other hand, extend your index finger and press your left nostril closed. Tilt your head so that your right nostril is pointed towards your co-workers cup, and blow your nose as hard as you can. See if you can land the nose contents somewhere near his spit-cup. Hitting his hand is permissible too in this case. Good luck **

** Remember to remove your hand from your pants, at some point.

First of all, why would I want to be a disgusting person just because he is??? The thought of what you wrote is making me want to puke.
Second, exactly what is the point of the hand down the pants - to show I am retarded?