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Work Colleagues Making me Uncomfortable

  • 01-09-2009 06:18PM
    #1
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,012 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi there,
    Recently I was at one of those awkward leaving lunches for someone at work and the usual office gossip/backstabbing started. People started talking about a single lady (50ish) in our office and suggesting that she had to be gay as she wasn't married or never mentioned a boyf. (small minded I know). Someone (a bitchy girl) at the table then turned to me and asked me if i Knew if this person was gay. I was taken aback and became uncomfortable and everyone looked at me. I am in my 30's and have been single for a few years. I don't usually discuss my personal life at work either. I would consider myself comfortable with my sexuality but ever since then I have noticed work colleagues mentioning people being gay when I am around I have started to get uncomfortable with the whole situation. I guess being honest I don;t like the fact of people thinking I am gay so have started to act paranoid when these digs are mentioned and find myself blushing. Any suggestions on how to deal with this?


Comments

  • #2
    SarahSassy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,145 ✭✭✭SarahSassy


    Mention something you did with your ex boyfriend.... They are small minded and I would personally let it go but if its getting to you then just do the above. You could always say 'just because people are single doesnt mean they are gay'....


  • #3
    Faith
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,662 Mod ✭✭✭✭Faith


    I'd just light-heartedly say something like "guys, just because someone is single for a long time, it doesn't mean they're gay. Look at me, I'm as straight as they come and I've been single for a few years!".


  • #4
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,012 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    thanks guys - you are both very sweet to reply


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