Easter is a time for family, fun, and apparently… workplace drama! When OP’s coworker Betty becomes convinced that their new colleague Charles is gay, despite evidence to the contrary, things take an awkward turn at the company Easter party. Will Betty’s assumptions lead to a cringe-worthy confrontation? Grab your popcorn and let’s dive into this Easter egg hunt of a story!
Easter Party Drama: The Setup
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Meet Charles: A Great Coworker with Feminine Flair
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️ Betty’s Gaydar: Convinced Charles Plays for the Other Team
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♂️ OP’s Futile Attempts to Convince Betty Otherwise ♂️
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Company Easter Party: Let the Fun Begin!
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Charles Arrives with His Family… But Betty Hasn’t Met the Wife
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The Awkward Conversation Begins
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“Where Are Your Kids, Charles?”
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“And Your Partner, Is He Here?”
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Betty’s Insistence: “No Need to Be Ashamed!”
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♂️ Charles Sets the Record Straight: “I’m Not Gay!”
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Betty’s Offer: “I’ll Introduce You to My Gay Brother!”
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Plot Twist: Enter Charles’ Wife!
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♀️ Betty’s Assumption: “I Thought She Was the Nanny!” ♀️
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Betty Confronts OP: “You Could Have Warned Me!”
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♂️ OP’s Response: “Not My Problem!”
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️ Coworkers Divided: Was OP Wrong?
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The Great Easter Gaydar Debacle: Was OP an A-hole?
In this Easter party tale, Betty’s gaydar goes haywire when she insists that OP’s coworker, Charles, is gay despite his wife and kids. When Betty offers to introduce Charles to her gay brother at the company party, Charles’ wife appears, leaving Betty red-faced. Betty later confronts OP for not warning her, but OP thinks it’s not their problem. ♂️ Now, the coworkers are divided on whether OP should have intervened to save Betty from embarrassment. ️ So, what does the internet think? Was OP an a-hole for letting Betty stick her foot in her mouth, or was it a hilarious case of just desserts? Let’s see what the top comments have to say about this workplace cringe-fest!
Don’t assume someone’s sexuality and respect their answer

Don’t assume someone’s sexuality or play matchmaker without consent. NTA.

Claiming coworker’s gay, but wife shows up. NTA gets last laugh

NTA! Setting the record straight on Charles’ sexuality.

Betty insists she knows Charles’s sexuality better than he does

Don’t assume someone’s sexuality without their consent, NTA comment agrees

Standing up against stereotypes and assumptions. Not the a-hole.
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NTA, you tried to stop her but she made a fool of herself

Betty learns not to assume, but we wish we saw her face

Don’t stereotype people based on their appearance. NTA.

NTA commenter calls out hostile workplace behavior

Betty’s non-existent gaydar and failed matchmaking attempt

Matchmaker coworker ignores Charles’ sexuality, gets just desserts

Train wreck mouth: Woman insists coworker is gay, embarrasses herself.

Person defends coworker from mistaken gay assumptions with logical explanation

Standing up for a coworker’s sexuality. NTA wins!

Don’t judge a book by its cover!

NTA. Betty got what she deserved

Betty’s nosiness backfires as she embarrasses herself in public

Trying to assign sexualities to people doesn’t make you woke. NTA.

Woman insists coworker is gay despite being told he has a wife and kids. Commenter finds it hilarious and calls out the absurdity.

NTA. Let the train wreck itself and avoid the drama.

Betty’s bigotry exposed as NTA clarifies coworker’s sexuality ️

Unbelievable interaction leads to rightful title of ‘dummy of the nation’

Man shuts down invasive coworker’s assumptions about his sexuality

Homophobic coworker gets what she deserves

Awkward misunderstanding mistaken for bad scriptwriting

Fighting willful ignorance: NTA’s attempts to correct a colleague’s assumption

Breaking stereotypes: A coworker’s sexuality and assumptions challenged.

NTA shuts down Betty’s embarrassing mixup with Charles’ wife and kids

Let her dig her own hole ️

Coworker’s wife saves him from mortifying mixup with colleague.

Let her dig her own grave ♀️

User calls out fake story and homophobia, no replies.

Doubts raised on story’s credibility and moral dilemma relevance.

Defending against an awkward assumption with humor and truth.

Defending against false accusations with humor and reason. ♂️

Woman mistakes coworker for gay, gets deservedly embarrassed. ♀️

Obsessed Betty gets called out as NTA stands up.

Company outings: love them or hate them?

Setting the record straight: NTA saved the day!

Friend’s coworker’s wife mixup due to idiotic denial skills. NTA.

NTA commenter gives a blunt message: ‘play stupid games, win stupid prizes’

Respect people’s privacy, even if you think you’re helping.

Respect people’s privacy, don’t make unsolicited comments about sexuality.

Insisting someone is gay despite evidence, then getting upset. NTA.

Golden Rule reminder: don’t assume someone’s sexuality and be stubborn. NTA!

Unheeded warning leads to hilarious mixup, NTA enjoys the show

NTA. Betty’s gossiping is dangerous and Charles had great self-respect.

Defending coworker against ignorant assumption. Not responsible for her behavior. ♀️

Justified defense against absurd accusation ♂️ ️

Insightful comment on societal pressure and sexuality ♀️

Lesson not learned: NTA Betty needs to mind her business

Setting the record straight – coworker’s not gay. NTA

Woman insists coworker is gay despite his denial, gets embarrassed

Assuming coworker is gay and nanny, not cool. NTA response.

Lesson learned: Making assumptions leads to making an a** of yourself. NTA

Betty’s intelligence questioned for assuming about coworker’s nanny choice

Betty’s assumptions backfire and lead to embarrassment. NTA.

NTA shuts down coworker’s illogical assumption on colleague’s sexuality

Don’t mess with someone’s sexuality, even if you think you’re certain

Betty assumed Charles was gay. OP told her the truth.

Don’t let others’ doubts make you doubt yourself.
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Don’t try to save someone from humiliating themselves. Betty got zapped ⚡

Betty’s foot-in-mouth moment: NTA coworker’s sexuality wrongly assumed
