My coworker belives in magic! :(
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I have a family member that constantly posts outrageous conspiracy theories (I'm all for alternative news, but its kind of a joke now. We take bets on how soon after an event will he start posting about a government conspiracy about it). At first it was amusing, but eventually I had to black him as the posts got more and more offensive.
Unfortunately with a co-worker, they are a little harder to avoid. I would report it to your boss if they are constantly trying to sell you on something. That has to be against code of conduct.0 -
TeamScorpioRI wrote: »I have a family member that constantly posts outrageous conspiracy theories (I'm all for alternative news, but its kind of a joke now. We take bets on how soon after an event will he start posting about a government conspiracy about it). At first it was amusing, but eventually I had to black him as the posts got more and more offensive.
Unfortunately with a co-worker, they are a little harder to avoid. I would report it to your boss if they are constantly trying to sell you on something. That has to be against code of conduct.
If not for sales in the office then for harassing people about it.
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tara_means_star wrote: »
I know, right?!? Seriously odd!
Trust me, I take your "advice" daily.
If you tell her daily that you aren't interested, she's harassing you.
Yes, every day this person is in the office. I may have a talk with my boss about it.
I'd just confront the person. I find it better to talk to a person directly about what they are doing as opposed to going the boss--especially if they are likely to find it was you "who told on them."
I'd say, "Dude, I'm not interested. In fact, I think products like that are pyramid schemes preying on the hopes of overweight people to lose weight. I find you efforts to sell such a product at work to be unprofessional."0 -
My policy when it comes to annoying people is 'speak up or suck it up'. Either tell her firmly and directly that she's being annoying and you don't want to hear it or learn to tune it out and let it go.0
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Stop being a muggle and believe!
But seriously, if she's annoying you why not just tell her so? Nicely, but firmly. She might be a little offended but probably a lot less so than if you "go off" later.0 -
I think taking it to HR is kinda making a mountain out of a mole-hill. In the words of mother Reagan, "Just say No"0
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You could try being blunt and say "I have told you I am not interested. I am done talking with you about this." Then actually turn around and walk away/go back to work. After that, just ignore her when she brings it up again. If you refuse to engage, she should eventually get tired of talking to a wall and give up.0
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It's still selling. Regardless if it's for charity or not, how could you tell someone "hey you can't sell ANYTHING here" yet allow someone selling girl scout cookies it's okay. Consistency is where lots of work lawsuits happen because some people can't distinguish on what's against policy and what isn't.Soccerdawg71 wrote: »I'd argue that selling Girl Scout cookies is different. It's a charity fundraiser, and it's only once a year. Generally, people don't pressure you to buy them. If they do, you could complain about that, too.
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enterdanger wrote: »I think taking it to HR is kinda making a mountain out of a mole-hill. In the words of mother Reagan, "Just say No"
I agree to talk to her first but if you've "just said no" every. single. day. and that person just continues to badger you, I'd argue that it isn't making a mountain out of a mole hill.0 -
I agree with the Girl Scout cookies. If a small child walks up to me and asks if I want to buy the cookies then yes I am buying the cookies but if said small child's parents walk up to me I will tell them where to put the cookies sheet.0
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Being assertive toward someone who is pestering you is not rude - you are not an evil person if you are just forthright with her and tell her you are definitely not interested in her product, and that you want her to stop trying to sell it to you. If she does not stop, tell her you will advise management of her abuse of company time. Stand up for your self, go ahead and unfriend her on facebook! What kind of a real friend is she if she is just trying to exploit you with some lameass product? "Friend" should have a special meaning in everyones life, not based on convenience or exploitation for one party.0
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Two of my former students that I'm connected to on FB are marketing that junk. Almost every single day they post how great they feel, or how they can now spend time with their s.o. because of "ItWorks!" or "Plexus". The "ItWorks!" girl has been using her stuff for 8 months and I haven't seen any difference from the pics she posts...0
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Redbeard333 wrote: »Two of my former students that I'm connected to on FB are marketing that junk. Almost every single day they post how great they feel, or how they can now spend time with their s.o. because of "ItWorks!" or "Plexus". The "ItWorks!" girl has been using her stuff for 8 months and I haven't seen any difference from the pics she posts...
lol the evil side of me would love to see her reaction if someone pointed out that she's been using it for 8 months and there is not a discernible change for her...0 -
OP, the take away I'm getting from the responses here is that it's a good idea for you to become very respectfully blunt with her. You've said no and now is the time to point out that she's asked you X many times and you've said no X many times and frankly your not sure why she keeps asking and that you find it rude. If that doesn't help, then speaking to higher ups is a good next step.
That's my take away, anyway. Do you guys feel that is a fair consensus of the info provided here?0 -
very easy you keep a small simple note book by your desk every time she comes over trying to sell her crap you log in on the notebook the date time and if you have your phone nearby you take a photo of her badgering you at your desk then when she ask what your doing you tell her your keeping a log of her harassment commando sale tactics for _______________ (fill in blank) cavil court law suit ,HR, lawyer, district office, keep logging in her unwanted visits..they will soon stop...always wave the paper trail in their face, keep second log book at home,0
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Tell them you tried it before and it gave you the squirts and bad cramps.0
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Bruceapple wrote: »Tell them you tried it before and it gave you the squirts and bad cramps.
If you tell her that make sure there are a TON of other people listening
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I would say be kind, and just tell them upfront that "different strokes for different folks" You do not want to use the product, but thanks for thinking of you.
I know how exciting it is to use a product that works, when you felt like nothing ever would. So they can't help but be excited. If it isn't your thing, its no problem. I have been asked to use numerous magical products for weight loss, and I listen and then tell them I'll let them know if I ever choose to, but for now, I'm doing what I know works for me.0 -
tara_means_star wrote: »
I know, right?!? Seriously odd! Trust me, I take your "advice" daily.
If you tell her daily that you aren't interested, she's harassing you.
Yes, every day this person is in the office. I may have a talk with my boss about it.
I'd just confront the person. I find it better to talk to a person directly about what they are doing as opposed to going the boss--especially if they are likely to find it was you "who told on them."
I'd say, "Dude, I'm not interested. In fact, I think products like that are pyramid schemes preying on the hopes of overweight people to lose weight. I find you efforts to sell such a product at work to be unprofessional."You could try being blunt and say "I have told you I am not interested. I am done talking with you about this." Then actually turn around and walk away/go back to work. After that, just ignore her when she brings it up again. If you refuse to engage, she should eventually get tired of talking to a wall and give up.
Sometimes in the interest of being nice, people, especially women, aren't clear when they aren't interested. I would try something like the above before talking to the boss.0 -
I accepted a FB friend request by a coworker. I don't normally do it, but I went ahead. Every post this person makes is about selling some magic weight loss supplement. I'm pretty sure I was only friended to be marketed to. This person also brought in samples of a product into the office yesterday. I obviously declined. I have unfollowed them so I don't see the annoying posts, but now they are constantly wanting to talk about these "amazing" weight loss products. I am going to go off sooner or later. I have made it clear that I am not interested at all in these products. How do you deal with the pushy people in your life who try to sell you crap?????
I don't accept them as friends on Facebook.
Right, talking about real world though lol0 -
Also, I do tell this person "no". They just won't take "no" for an answer.0
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kshama2001 wrote: »tara_means_star wrote: »
I know, right?!? Seriously odd! Trust me, I take your "advice" daily.
If you tell her daily that you aren't interested, she's harassing you.
Yes, every day this person is in the office. I may have a talk with my boss about it.
I'd just confront the person. I find it better to talk to a person directly about what they are doing as opposed to going the boss--especially if they are likely to find it was you "who told on them."
I'd say, "Dude, I'm not interested. In fact, I think products like that are pyramid schemes preying on the hopes of overweight people to lose weight. I find you efforts to sell such a product at work to be unprofessional."You could try being blunt and say "I have told you I am not interested. I am done talking with you about this." Then actually turn around and walk away/go back to work. After that, just ignore her when she brings it up again. If you refuse to engage, she should eventually get tired of talking to a wall and give up.
Sometimes in the interest of being nice, people, especially women, aren't clear when they aren't interested. I would try something like the above before talking to the boss.
I am NOT that kind of person lol. People know where I stand. This person is no different.
I'll just do what I've been doing. Thanks for the shoulder to vent on, everyone lol 0 -
Yeah, but people sell things like Girl Scout cookies, charity tickets, etc. without much grievance or objection too. It's likely more irritating though if it's something one doesn't like or believe in.Packerjohn wrote: »Before you go off on them tell your supervisor they are distracting you from your work trying to sell you weight loss products (which is implying you need them and therefore implying you're overweight). It absolutely could turn into an HR issue if it continues.
I would guess it is against company policy to sell stuff on company time.
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True we have a policy against solicitation. Even people with the Girl Scout cookies keep it pretty quiet. If there was a policy the OP would have something to back her up.0 -
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I've had a coworker who used to pimp Mary Kay hard. But it wasn't a big deal to me b/c I liked talking makeup. Mary Kay wasn't necessarily my cup of tea but I would listen to her and then bring up another makeup company who's line I really liked. I'm also use to the Mary Kay spiel b/c my aunt sold it and I have a great aunt who's a higher up in the company, to the point that she has 2 or 3 of those pink cadillacs.
I've also dealt with Girl Scout cookie sellers in the office and they weren't obnoxious about it. It was always, "hey, my kid is selling cookies, the sign up will be at my desk or in the admin office if you want any." That simple.
For this, I would go to your boss. Explain that you're over her behavior, and that you just want the harassment to stop. Because she is harassing you. If you guys have staff meetings or anything like that you could also call her out there in front of everyone. I'm sure you aren't the only one who is over her antics.0 -
i like to tell people when they've lost 80 pounds eating the same foods they always have, like i have, then i will listen to their spiel....
funny.... no one comes back to tell me they were able to accomplish that.......
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Ugh I have the same thing happening to me right now with 2 coworkers trying to get me to be a stupid beach stupid body stupid coach. About 3 nights ago I was thinking about it and I was so annoyed so I decided to research everything wrong with stupid shakology.
I am now waiting for them to ask me again and I hope they are ready for so much negativity regarding stupid beach stupid body, that they themselves won't want to sell it anymore (that's the goal).0
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