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June 22, 2007, 12:38:33 PM
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We had to watch a harrassment video at work, and one of the scenarios included a boss saying "these numbers don't look Kosher to me."  Apparently, he can get cited for harrassment.

Is this really offensive to Jews?  I don't know any to ask.  Saulbadguy?

June 22, 2007, 12:39:15 PM
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We had to watch a harrassment video at work, and one of the scenarios included a boss saying "these numbers don't look Kosher to me."  Apparently, he can get cited for harrassment.

Is this really offensive to Jews?  I don't know any to ask.  Saulbadguy?
Where do you work? Harrassment = fun crap.

June 22, 2007, 01:00:32 PM
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a guy i used to work with (also  a poster on here  :peek:) got slapped with sexual harrassment because he photoshopped a co-worker(male) kissing another male (stock photo From getty)


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June 22, 2007, 01:22:29 PM
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a guy i used to work with (also  a poster on here  :peek:) got slapped with sexual harrassment because he photoshopped a co-worker(male) kissing another male (stock photo From getty)



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June 22, 2007, 01:28:48 PM
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a guy i used to work with (also  a poster on here  :peek:) got slapped with sexual harrassment because he photoshopped a co-worker(male) kissing another male (stock photo From getty)



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i wish.
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June 22, 2007, 01:42:11 PM
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Plenty of you argued against any appearance of politics in your sports reading, which reminds me of people who don't like the different foods on their plate to touch one another (take a bow, Annie). Where do you draw that line? I made two baseball metaphors in the last paragraph of a college football column. Is that kosher? Wait a minute. That's a religious reference.


http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/story?columnist=maisel_ivan&id=2910844



June 22, 2007, 01:48:27 PM
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well slap my ass and call me sally/charlie.

wait, I hope I don't offend anyone named sally/charlie.

June 22, 2007, 01:49:15 PM
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June 22, 2007, 04:15:34 PM
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June 22, 2007, 04:16:51 PM
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June 22, 2007, 05:38:23 PM
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June 22, 2007, 06:27:57 PM
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June 22, 2007, 06:41:56 PM
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We had to watch a harrassment video at work, and one of the scenarios included a boss saying "these numbers don't look Kosher to me."  Apparently, he can get cited for harrassment.

Is this really offensive to Jews?  I don't know any to ask.  Saulbadguy?

Thank God offending people and pissing them off is basically my job, I couldn't take that kind of crap.   :banghead:
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June 23, 2007, 07:07:54 AM
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I don't find it offensive, I say it all the time. I also say "Man oh Manischewitz". 

But, I could see where some whiny bitches would find it offensive.

June 23, 2007, 08:13:53 AM
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I don't find it offensive, I say it all the time. I also say "Man oh Manischewitz". 

But, I could see where some whiny bitches would find it offensive.
You're Jewish? No wonder you're loaded..

June 23, 2007, 01:13:07 PM
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The definition of workplace harrassment is if someone is offended by it.  So if someone is offended by the word "work," than they can legally claim harrassment.  Proving it may be a different matter.  Intent, figures of speech and context are irrelevant. Welcome to the world of PC, which is slowly destroying us.

June 23, 2007, 01:43:57 PM
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It's a harmless statement, if anyone get ticked, just pull the stick from their anus.  It might be offensive, however, if you were to say it like this, "I don't think this looks Kosher."  And then offer the jew a porkchop.  That could get messy.


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June 23, 2007, 07:13:10 PM
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It's a harmless statement, if anyone get ticked, just pull the stick from their anus.  It might be offensive, however, if you were to say it like this, "I don't think this looks Kosher."  And then offer the jew a porkchop.  That could get messy.
lol.

June 23, 2007, 08:55:57 PM
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The definition of workplace harrassment is if someone is offended by it.  So if someone is offended by the word "work," than they can legally claim harrassment.  Proving it may be a different matter.  Intent, figures of speech and context are irrelevant. Welcome to the world of PC, which is slowly destroying us.

LOL.  What a freaking drama queen.

June 23, 2007, 11:40:56 PM
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The definition of workplace harrassment is if someone is offended by it.  So if someone is offended by the word "work," than they can legally claim harrassment.  Proving it may be a different matter.  Intent, figures of speech and context are irrelevant. Welcome to the world of PC, which is slowly destroying us.

When we had to do the sexual harassment training at my office, they hit on something similar -- someone specifically asked "Is it sexual harassment if I tell my wife "I love you on the phone"?"  The PC answer was of course "If someone finds it offensive it is".

People got up in arms about the answer.  I lol'd.

June 23, 2007, 11:43:47 PM
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The definition of workplace harrassment is if someone is offended by it.  So if someone is offended by the word "work," than they can legally claim harrassment.  Proving it may be a different matter.  Intent, figures of speech and context are irrelevant. Welcome to the world of PC, which is slowly destroying us.

When we had to do the sexual harassment training at my office, they hit on something similar -- someone specifically asked "Is it sexual harassment if I tell my wife "I love you on the phone"?"  The PC answer was of course "If someone finds it offensive it is".

People got up in arms about the answer.  I lol'd.



I still want my cooler, bitches!

June 26, 2007, 12:49:50 PM
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Is saying "bless you" after a sneeze offensive to athiest?
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July 06, 2007, 04:04:24 AM
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Is saying "bless you" after a sneeze offensive to athiest?

To me, yes.  But I'd just think that you were stupid.  Nothing more.

July 06, 2007, 03:04:47 PM
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Is saying "bless you" after a sneeze offensive to athiest?

To me, yes.  But I'd just think that you were stupid.  Nothing more.
You're calling me closed-minded and you're an atheist?!?!?!?!?!?!

July 06, 2007, 03:08:11 PM
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Is saying "bless you" after a sneeze offensive to athiest?

To me, yes.  But I'd just think that you were stupid.  Nothing more.
You're calling me closed-minded and you're an atheist?!?!?!?!?!?!

atheists are closed-minded? when did this happen... i must have missed the meeting.

and saying bless you to an atheist shouldn't be offensive because it holds no weight. it can be accepted as everyday vernacular. there is not one atheist that was brought up in a christian run world that has stopped saying "holy @#%$" or "jesus christ" as an expression of excitement or what have you.
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July 06, 2007, 03:08:55 PM
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Leyton will know what I'm talking about.

July 07, 2007, 02:22:06 AM
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You're damn right.  I know what you're talking about.  Poor argyle (BMWJayhawk, for those of you not in the know).  And no, I'm not really offended when people say "bless you."  It's cute.

July 07, 2007, 02:33:19 AM
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You're damn right.  I know what you're talking about.  Poor argyle (BMWJayhawk, for those of you not in the know).  And no, I'm not really offended when people say "bless you."  It's cute.

are you really atheist?!

July 07, 2007, 09:48:18 AM
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OMG!?!?! AN ATHEIST?!?!?!?? BURN HIM!!!!!!! jkjkjk i'm in the same boat leyton.


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July 07, 2007, 12:12:03 PM
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OMG!?!?! AN ATHEIST?!?!?!?? BURN HIM!!!!!!! jkjkjk i'm in the same boat leyton.
Indeed.