Imagine being accused of flirting just for saying ‘my pleasure’! That’s exactly what happened to a British man in his mid-twenties who’s been working in Asia. He’s been with his current company for 3 years and recently moved to a new office. Everything was going smoothly until a new coworker, ‘Eve,’ joined the team. After training her, he received a shocking complaint from HR! Let’s dive into this wild story…
Meet the New Coworker
A Sweet Thank You
The Fateful Phrase
Called to HR
The Accusation
The ‘Suggestive’ Word
HR’s Request
Standing His Ground ✊
The Dilemma ♂️
Cultural Differences
Chick-fil-A Connection
Grateful for Support
Next Steps
Innocent Phrase or Flirting Fiasco? ️♀️
So, is our protagonist in the wrong for saying ‘my pleasure’? He’s standing his ground and refusing to apologize, fearing it could ruin his career. With support from his manager, he’s taking the issue to the senior team. But is it really flirting, or just a cultural misunderstanding? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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