Should I be offended? (Pt 2)
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I mean, he shouldn't have made that rude racist comment and then fart, if he didn't want us all talking about it on the internet. nomsayin
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Haha Jeff is clearly batsh!t crazy.
And I stand by my advice to you in the first thread:Queef in his office, then bring him a croissant the next day.
Fight crazy with crazy.
Can't. stop. laughing. I second the queefing.0 -
Oh.my.goodness.. He went in for a hug?! I literally just Lol'd :laugh:
Good luck with that guy.. Looking forward to the future stories from your office.
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I read this thread first. I went back and read the original thread to see if I was missing something, because to me, it's not social etiquette to confront someone about a single farting episode (or if you're going to, do it right then. Run after him and ask if he is ok or something.) I will act very casually when someone farts around me and watch as they scan my face to see if I heard it. Now, since it was a long fart and impossible to have missed, I probably just would have asked if he was ok or feeling sick.
I think I would have responded in the same way as Jeff. Or I would have wanted to but probably would have been beet red and stammered out an apology.
He sounds embarrassed. Possibly weird. But I think it's weird to police someone about one fart, too. I can't imagine having that conversation.
What does seem like some cause for concern is him trying to hug you despite not knowing you and him making comments about you being a minority. It's hard to say not witnessing the conversation and how the comment was made. Hugging was inappropriate, unless you happen to work at a very huggy place, which I doubt you do from the description. But again, I think that could have been another lack of social skills in an awkward and uncomfortable moment.
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PS: I didn't think this thread should pass without this honorable mention:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gas_We_Pass
Jeff.... is that you??? It's OK, this is a 'safe' place... go ahead... tell you're side of the story.
****Edited to state (it's not that safe), assuming you are Jeff, because who the hell else would think this was appropriate behavior? .... you don't think it's "social etiquette to confront one single farting episode" ???? Firstly... glad I don't work with or know you, or breathe your air... Just so we're all clear, Ummmm it's NOT social etiquette to FART IN FRONT OF ANOTHER HUMAN BEING AND STINK UP THEIR LIVING SPACE..... EVER... LIKE NOT EVER!.... and if it squeezes out for whatever reason, medical, bad drinking binge, too many burgers at lunch, or otherwise, you certainly don't stare down the poor victim and leave without an apology, a joke, a SOMETHING----ANYTHING, that doesn't suggest that you're a freaking serial killer.0 -
Jeff.... is that you??? It's OK, this is a 'safe' place... go ahead... tell you're side of the story.
****Edited to state (it's not that safe), assuming you are Jeff, because who the hell else would think this was appropriate behavior? .... you don't think it's "social etiquette to confront one single farting episode" ???? Firstly... glad I don't work with or know you, or breathe your air... Just so we're all clear, Ummmm it's NOT social etiquette to FART IN FRONT OF ANOTHER HUMAN BEING AND STINK UP THEIR LIVING SPACE..... EVER... LIKE NOT EVER!.... and if it squeezes out for whatever reason, medical, bad drinking binge, too many burgers at lunch, or otherwise, you certainly don't stare down the poor victim and leave without an apology, a joke, a SOMETHING----ANYTHING, that doesn't suggest that you're a freaking serial killer.
I'm actually quite private about my body functions, so if we cross air space, you're fine. If she wanted to confront him, she should have done it on the spot. Waiting a day and confronting him while supposedly going to thank him for a donut makes her look kind of weird too. See the story in the first thread, where when a lady told her side of her accidental farting story, not a single person accused her of being a serial killer. (Of course it's not social etiquette to pass intentional gas. By him giving her a gift and then denying it happened, I'm not so convinced that it was intentional.)0 -
farting in someones office now makes you a serial killer
cant wait till they add that to the profile on the next criminal minds0 -
Jeff.... is that you??? It's OK, this is a 'safe' place... go ahead... tell you're side of the story.
****Edited to state (it's not that safe), assuming you are Jeff, because who the hell else would think this was appropriate behavior? .... you don't think it's "social etiquette to confront one single farting episode" ???? Firstly... glad I don't work with or know you, or breathe your air... Just so we're all clear, Ummmm it's NOT social etiquette to FART IN FRONT OF ANOTHER HUMAN BEING AND STINK UP THEIR LIVING SPACE..... EVER... LIKE NOT EVER!.... and if it squeezes out for whatever reason, medical, bad drinking binge, too many burgers at lunch, or otherwise, you certainly don't stare down the poor victim and leave without an apology, a joke, a SOMETHING----ANYTHING, that doesn't suggest that you're a freaking serial killer.
I'm actually quite private about my body functions, so if we cross air space, you're fine. If she wanted to confront him, she should have done it on the spot. Waiting a day and confronting him while supposedly going to thank him for a donut makes her look kind of weird too. See the story in the first thread, where when a lady told her side of her accidental farting story, not a single person accused her of being a serial killer. (Of course it's not social etiquette to pass intentional gas. By him giving her a gift and then denying it happened, I'm not so convinced that it was intentional.)
Yeah, I really don't think it was intentional either. I think he was terribly embarassed. I think he had hoped the doughnut would be an accepatable apology, and by forcing him to openly discuss it, when he obviously didn't want to, she came off kinda *****y.
But you know, she asserted her dominance so I'm sure he will steer clear of the crazy serial killer chick that stalked him down to demand a public apology for something that occurred privately between them.0 -
"Nothing. Don't tell me how to fart."
I'm sorry.
This cracked me up.
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OK, if someone did this to me, I would say, at the moment of the offense, "You know, normal people say 'excuse me' when this happens." Wait for him to say it. He doesn't? "EXCUSE YOU, JEFF. Gross! Grow up and have some manners, would you?" Give him The Look. Walk away muttering "ew! disgusting!"
He does it a second time? Have a can of air freshener ready in your office, and immediately blast it at him. Tell him to get out of your office and not return until he leans basic manners.0 -
I suggest you pee on his leg in a show of dominance.0
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I would never confront someone about why they farted around me, i would have chalked it up to they're weird, and laughed..WTF0
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i would of never confronted him or her....talk about awkward....
i would buy a box of gas ex and fabreze and leave it on his desk with a smiley face note0 -
farting in someones office now makes you a serial killer
cant wait till they add that to the profile on the next criminal minds
Bed-wetting, cruelty to animals, fire setting, and farting. What you really need to worry about is someone who pulls off farting in your office while looking you in the eye and still manages to be charming.
Would people feel differently if Jeff had fessed up to her in the confrontation that the reason he left without a word was because the fart was just a prelude and it was an actual bathroom emergency?0 -
Comedy gold right here
Definitely wouldn't confront someone about their fart, however I would have busted out laughing the moment it happened0 -
.'Not just a little one. But he enthusiastically pushes out a four or five second long fart, all the while staring me right in the eyes.'
I had to read your original post to get the proper idea. But 4-5 seconds long fart?0 -
farting in someones office now makes you a serial killer
cant wait till they add that to the profile on the next criminal minds
Bed-wetting, cruelty to animals, fire setting, and farting. What you really need to worry about is someone who pulls off farting in your office while looking you in the eye and still manages to be charming.
Would people feel differently if Jeff had fessed up to her in the confrontation that the reason he left without a word was because the fart was just a prelude and it was an actual bathroom emergency?
This. C'mon people... **** happens (pun intended). Give the man a break!He does it a second time? Have a can of air freshener ready in your office, and immediately blast it at him. Tell him to get out of your office and not return until he leans basic manners.
OP, I would highly recommend NOT doing this because it is incredibly rude, demeaning, and childish, and in my experience, something like this would quickly become an issue for HR.0 -
After reading this again, I also think that he was embarrassed and was to socially awkward to repond appropriately. Confronting him is only going to make him defensive.0
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FART POLICE! LMAO:laugh:0
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Yesterday, I posted about an individual in my company who farted in my presence without comment. I have an update worth remembering. For those of you who haven't read it, here you go:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1315222-should-i-be-offended
After asking, I received many varied thoughts on actions I should take. Some thought I should be offended. Others assumed he was in love with me. Even a few suggested a fart back. While I am not a person to automatically retaliate or jump to conclusions, I decided to confront the enthusiastic farter, aka Jeff.
I made an excuse to walk over to his building and drop off some supplies. I chatted with another sales rep, asking casually how Jeff was doing in his new position. The guy replied, "He is weird as f#@k.". Obviously I was not surprised. So I made my way to Jeff's office, and knocked on the door. He told me to come in.
"Hey Jeff, I wanted to say thank you for the donut. Did you have some left over from national donut day?"
"No."
"Okay... Why did you give only me one?"
"Because you like them."
Now get this, I have never told him I like donuts. How does he know that?
"Well thank you. I have something to ask you."
"Yeah?"
"Why did you fart in my office? Why didn't you say anything? Is that why you gave me the donut?"
HE LOOKED ME DEAD IN THE EYES AND SAID
"I never farted in your office."
"Yes. You did."
"No, no I didn't."
"You farted Jeff, you farted and stared me right in the eyes and farted. No apology. And your donut doesn't make it okay."
Not sure why, but at this point I was really pissed off. Why fart and not even be honest? It isn't like I can imagine smells!
"Oh, yeah. That. Yeah. I farted."
"Why did you look at me while you did it? Why didn't you say anything?"
"I don't know, I didn't think you were policing my farts."
"Well, please bring air freshener next time, or use the restroom twenty feet away from my office."
Then he has this little attitude.
"I will fart where and when I want to."
"Don't fart in my office."
"Okay, I'll fart outside your door."
"What is wrong with you?"
"Nothing. Don't tell me how to fart."
Then, can't even make this up, he tried to get up and give me a hug.
I walked out of there and sat at my desk, still utterly confused. I may have met the wierdest f&*%ing person on the entire planet. What do I do now? I don't even know.
No way. I feel like I was reading a scene from the Office.0 -
Who appointed you to do the fart shaming and smell policing?0
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Actually crying with laughter at my desk. This is the best thing I've ever read!
You need to keep us updated with farty pants Jeff's antics!0 -
This is awesome.0
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Sounds like some weird territorial behaviour of a mindless animal, imho.0
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I have laughed at all of this. But, I agree that it is odd to confront someone about a fart like that. I can't believe I'm even typing this. The whole thing is all odd. And to talk about it online.
Though I did find his comment to be very rude. I guess I perceived haul to be referring to human trafficking. But, I don't know what minority haul means. I never heard it before.0 -
You should always document and blog your interactions with this guy, just because it's fun to read.0
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My perception was:
He made a rude comment because he is a dufus.
Then he farted.
Then he gave you a donut as an apology because he was embarrassed.
I would have just avoided him after that. Just because he doesn't seem very fun to be around.
The guy has poor social skills (the hugging).0 -
Though I did find his comment to be very rude. I guess I perceived haul to be referring to human trafficking. But, I don't know what minority haul means. I never heard it before.
I read it as him making a nod to political correctness, affirmative action/quotas and how this company got two check marks for her gender and ethnicity. A really uncool statement. Unless they were joking or discussing something relevant to that already. A tasteless comment at best, and one that deserved to be confronted depending on context.0 -
I will fart where and when I want to."
"Don't fart in my office."
"Okay, I'll fart outside your door."
"What is wrong with you?"
"Nothing. Don't tell me how to fart."
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this is hilarious! pretty much sounds like a child or rebellious teenager lol
i wouldn't even know what to do besides document this stuff and probably avoid him0 -
Yesterday, I posted about an individual in my company who farted in my presence without comment. I have an update worth remembering. For those of you who haven't read it, here you go:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1315222-should-i-be-offended
After asking, I received many varied thoughts on actions I should take. Some thought I should be offended. Others assumed he was in love with me. Even a few suggested a fart back. While I am not a person to automatically retaliate or jump to conclusions, I decided to confront the enthusiastic farter, aka Jeff.
I made an excuse to walk over to his building and drop off some supplies. I chatted with another sales rep, asking casually how Jeff was doing in his new position. The guy replied, "He is weird as f#@k.". Obviously I was not surprised. So I made my way to Jeff's office, and knocked on the door. He told me to come in.
"Hey Jeff, I wanted to say thank you for the donut. Did you have some left over from national donut day?"
"No."
"Okay... Why did you give only me one?"
"Because you like them."
Now get this, I have never told him I like donuts. How does he know that?
"Well thank you. I have something to ask you."
"Yeah?"
"Why did you fart in my office? Why didn't you say anything? Is that why you gave me the donut?"
HE LOOKED ME DEAD IN THE EYES AND SAID
"I never farted in your office."
"Yes. You did."
"No, no I didn't."
"You farted Jeff, you farted and stared me right in the eyes and farted. No apology. And your donut doesn't make it okay."
Not sure why, but at this point I was really pissed off. Why fart and not even be honest? It isn't like I can imagine smells!
"Oh, yeah. That. Yeah. I farted."
"Why did you look at me while you did it? Why didn't you say anything?"
"I don't know, I didn't think you were policing my farts."
"Well, please bring air freshener next time, or use the restroom twenty feet away from my office."
Then he has this little attitude.
"I will fart where and when I want to."
"Don't fart in my office."
"Okay, I'll fart outside your door."
"What is wrong with you?"
"Nothing. Don't tell me how to fart."
Then, can't even make this up, he tried to get up and give me a hug.
I walked out of there and sat at my desk, still utterly confused. I may have met the wierdest f&*%ing person on the entire planet. What do I do now? I don't even know.
When confronting a person with a chronically loose colon, you must always use extreme caution. They tend to suffer from denial regarding their finicky O-rings and can become quite belligerent when cornered. This is where things can get dicey. It seems to me you did well for the most part. I would now use avoidance tactics and initiate video or audio monitoring of all future interactions for your safety and our enjoyment.0 -
i was reminded of this story from another board i post on
... I thought this was completely hilarious
Alright, about an hour ago I was talking to my cousin on the phone. He tells me that he's talking to a girl he likes over AIM at that moment. Apparently they have just made plans to go catch a bite to eat, or what have you, a date. My mom happens to be vacuuming in the other room, so my cousin says to me "Jesus, all I can hear through my end sounds like a huge fart." I kind of laugh, and then he goes "Oh... oh ****. ****."
So you know how sometimes, if you're typing or writing at the same time as you're saying something else, you might happen to type or write whatever you were saying?
Here is, as he explained it to me, the end of their AIM convo:
The_Girl: Alright, so we could catch lunch sometime or something
Cousin: Yeah, that sounds great
Cousin: Maybe I'll call you later in the week
The_Girl: You, call me. You better call me.
The_Girl: Haha, bye.
Cousin: lol fart.
[no response for a minute]
Cousin: *bye
I don't think I've laughed this hard in years. It was a complete accident. It's nearly like, think of the absolutele stupidest thing you could possible think of, and make it just a a bit worse.
no one might even think this is funny.
it spawned this pic
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