Overheard remarks
You decide to have a ‘quiet word’ with Jim to say that the remark was not appropriate and advise him to be careful about making jokes in case these are misinterpreted.
When you speak to Jim, he becomes annoyed and accuses you of lacking a sense of humour. He tells you that the young people like to have fun and should be treated as young adults. He tells you that no-one has complained before about his jokes.
Please watch the video and decide what you should do next. Please choose one of the three option below.
What's your next step?
Option 1: You do nothing. Perhaps Jim has a point about the young people having fun and no previous complaints about his jokes.
Option 2: You speak to your manager to let her know what happened, that you spoke to Jim and his reaction.
Option 3: When you speak to Jim, he becomes annoyed and accuses you of lacking a sense of humour. He tells you that the young people like to have fun and should be treated as young adults. He tells you that no-one has complained before about his jokes.