We’ve all been there – a harmless joke with a coworker that suddenly takes an awkward turn. But for one woman, her cheeky comment led to an unexpected meeting with HR! The woman, who we’ll call Saucy Sally, found herself in hot water after making a risqué remark to her coworker, John, about how she passes the time while her husband is away on a business trip. Little did she know, her comment would leave John feeling uncomfortable and ultimately lead to a formal complaint.
Office Friendship

Husband’s Business Trip ✈️

Awkward Question

Saucy Sally’s Joke

John’s Discomfort

HR Meeting Alert

Manager’s Warning ⚠️

HR Meeting Update

John’s Omission

Saucy Sally’s Defense

HR’s Decision

John’s Temporary Move

No More Interaction

Misunderstanding Resolved, but Friendship Over?
In the end, Saucy Sally managed to convince HR that her comment was just a misunderstanding, and she actually meant she could entertain herself while her husband was away. However, John’s omission of his own comment in the complaint raised eyebrows. After a tense confrontation, HR decided not to pursue a formal investigation but kept everything on record. John was temporarily moved to a different team, and Sally’s manager apologized for being harsh. But with the damage done, it seems their friendship has come to an end. Let’s take a look at what the internet has to say about this spicy situation…
Coworker’s inappropriate comment leads to HR meeting. NTA for responding.

Inappropriate comments spark HR meeting, but who started it?

NTA. Embrace the confusion and indulge in your freedom

Defending OP’s response to coworker’s inappropriate comment. NTA

ESH. Commenter warns about the dangers of sex talk at work.
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“Take up crocheting and bring a baby blanket to HR!”

Inappropriate comment sparks HR meeting. Awkward and unprofessional ♀️

NTA. HR meeting over saucy comment sparks misunderstanding defense.

NTA, misunderstood joke, apologize to clear air, prepare for HR

NTA. Shut down coworker’s advances, husband noticed, HR got involved.

A saucy comment sparks a hilarious and NSFW conversation

Commenter crosses the line with saucy response, sparks HR meeting

“NTA – Boss was fishing for something with his pent up line.”

Commenter believes OP and coworker both acted inappropriately.

Inappropriate comment sparks HR meeting. YTA, not work appropriate.

“YTA…. but just a little one.”

YTA. Unprofessional behavior sparks HR meeting

Gender double standard and HR meeting drama, YTA comment
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“Mild bants” turned uncomfortable – NTA for escaping the situation!

Unprofessional comment sparks HR meeting

“YTA. Inappropriate comment sparks HR meeting. “

“YTA. Inappropriate workplace discussion. Others misunderstood. Don’t engage in this.”
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One word says it all: EW?!
