[Drain You]

Have you tried open carry?

[Glock20 10mm]

Originally Posted by Drain You

Have you tried open carry?

I do wear a kilt.

[Dennis in MA]

You come across strong in person?? P'SHAW! I'd have never guessed.

Yap, complain, stomp, cry, whatever. But before, during and after that, if you are worth your salt, you'll do a double-check to see if you might resemble the person he/she was speaking about. It COULD be you. And do you really want to go through life being thought of as "that guy"???

I'm not saying you are or aren't. I don't know you or the leprechaun sitting on your shoulder in your avatar, but when I hear something negative about myself, even if I'm ADAMANT it's them, I do a pretty thorough self-check anyhow.

[Dennis in MA]

Originally Posted by The Fist Of Goodness

I am a federal LEO, and work with very few women in the office. I have been told by two female co- workers that, prior to getting to know me, they were afraid of me because I looked mean.

I have also had several female witnesses tell me the same thing, and a female suspect pooped her pants during an interview. :eek:

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Some dude at a bar: "I can make a woman go weak in the knees with one look."

Fist of Goodness: "Oh yeah, I can make chicks poop their pants."

Some dude at a bar:

[holesinpaper]

Originally Posted by Glock20 10mm

I had a very difficult time keeping my cool at this point of the conversation.

This sort of reaction might be the real issue.

[dango]

Originally Posted by ancient_serpent

Glad to hear your doing that, beat them at their own stupid little game. They need to know that if they truly want to create that type of atmosphere, there will be repercussions.

You can not beat them "at their own game". The "Over Lords" have taken control and left you no security , or power !

All anti Unions should take a look at history (Nuclear Jack Welch-GE , Ragan-omicis with it's 'trickle down , lean and mean , can do ethics ) and what we should have learned by now.

Profiteers , call the shots now and no , you have no-one to cover your back now . You are a family man so you need to take a step back and look at it another way.The "Ball" is not in our court anymore so ?

Employers have become "Over Lords" so as one family man to another , know your limits and chill the "Testosterone" !

[John Rambo]

Originally Posted by Glock20 10mm

I do wear a kilt.

So stop sitting with your legs open. "Manliness" problem solved.

[Glock20 10mm]

Originally Posted by John Rambo

So stop sitting with your legs open. "Manliness" problem solved.

Damn! Well that was easy!

[oldman11]

Sorry to hear you work in a group of pan$ie$.

[sharkbait22]

Originally Posted by holesinpaper

This sort of reaction might be the real issue.

He has every right to be pissed! I for one would not be to happy if somebody made a complaint against my persona regardless of what it is. We are individuals and have the right to be who we are. If other people have an issue with that it is their problem not his.

[nmk]

Originally Posted by The Fist Of Goodness

I am a federal LEO, and work with very few women in the office. I have been told by two female co- workers that, prior to getting to know me, they were afraid of me because I looked mean.

I have also had several female witnesses tell me the same thing, and a female suspect pooped her pants during an interview. :eek:

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Wait, what??

[RichJ]

Contact GLADD and get a free button to wear around the office. Then look people in the eye and speak confidently as usual.

How could they possibly have a problem with that?

[jay-bird]

Originally Posted by holesinpaper

This sort of reaction might be the real issue.

For the win!

[John Rambo]

Originally Posted by nmk

Wait, what??

Common tactic used by police and other professional interrogators, denying use of restroom facilities. Sometimes it results in the subject messing themselves.

[mortpes]

There is nothing wrong with you and I wish you well. In todays disfunctional workplace, many are found not to be a good fit due to color, size, weight, accent, and the list goes on. Know that many groups would give all for someone like you.

[clancy]

Originally Posted by BEER

what the....really? i'm begging you, please tell me you're pulling our leg with this crap. first "stress cards" in the military and now **** like this?

dear God i weep for our once great and noble country.

It is, unfortunately, all too true. I have been accused of "standing aggressively" at my present job, more than once. As I work at an ultra-liberal agency for people with disabilities, I am surrounded by metro-sexual and, to be nice, less than manly men.

You guys should appreciate this. At a training on workplace violence, the presenter asked everyone in the room if anyone had ever been in a fight on their job. There was maybe 100 of us there. I was the only one to raise his hand. The presenter again asked if anyone had ever been in more than one fight on their job. Again, I was the only one to raise their hand. To say the room got silent, and I got lots of awkward looks would be an understatement. That afternoon I was called in to HR, and the questions started. I was able to explain that I had worked as a bartender and bouncer at a local bar, and at one point I had a fight on my hands every night for about 6 months straight. I also explained that was the primary reason why I decided on a major career change. I still get looked at askance by many of my coworkers, but I don't really give a damn.

[Tango 1Zero]

Start recording your meetings.

[RenoF250]

Wear more pink.

[jay-bird]

If you meet with HR, use intellect over reason in any and all arguments or defenses you use. HR higher-ups are used to dissecting emotional issues at work. Don't play on those terms or you'll lose. Edit - and there is a fine line between confidence and arrogance. Just keep a level head. Thank you for your service to this (once, and will be again) great nation.

[aimatdeer]

With the right lawyer you could possibly run with this.

[Geeorge]

I to have had the complaint about being scared of me for no reason,mostly by the do nothings at work,

Good luck with the situation

I have considered wearing a brite colored scarf and a hat with a feather to mess with them

[Never Nervous]

Originally Posted by fnfalman

Call HR and complain that you've been harassed. You're protected under the Veterans status, so get it on record now about your fellow employees discriminating against you. Two can play at that game.

This need to be a part of your work history. You never know.
Are the classes you will attend be anger management of some sort?

NN

[elsolo]

I was accused of something similar several years ago, being too "mean looking" and "intimidating" by a few of the factory floor workers.

I made a conscious effort to use "please" and/or "thank you" in every verbal communication from that point forward.

The complainers still complained, but the higher ups dismissed it because I was known to be so polite.

[Glock20 10mm]

Maybe I need to change the lyrics to this song to I am to masculine to work! LOL!!!

Right Said Fred - I`m Too Sexy (The Original) - YouTube

Right Said Fred - I`m Too Sexy (The Original) - YouTube

[Grumpy Gardener]

Originally Posted by fnfalman

I don't run to mommy either, but I was taught by my drill sergeants that in order to defeat your enemies, you have to be ready to better them at their games.

Right!