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A coworker is about to deliver a presentation to clients, he/she has dandruff flakes accumulated on their shoulder, what do you do?
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November 23, 2009 03:05 AM
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Honestly, I'd say nothing. It's one of those things that's impossible to bring up without being awkward. If it's a coworker I'm particularly close to, I might pretend to fluff out his/her shirt, but even that would be weird, I think.
Dandruff on the shoulders is annoying, yeah, but they'll probably be standing up for the presentation anyway, so it'll be less visible. And honestly, there are worse things that could happen to someone. Fly open, makeup smeared -- this is minor.
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Dandruff on the shoulders is annoying, yeah, but they'll probably be standing up for the presentation anyway, so it'll be less visible. And honestly, there are worse things that could happen to someone. Fly open, makeup smeared -- this is minor.
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November 23, 2009 05:57 PM
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This is one example of many where the relationship that you've built up with people, and the reputation you have with them can make things a whole lot easier or harder for you.
If you have enjoyed a warm relationship with this person, they know you are rooting for them and want what's best for them and the company, and you aren't judgemental or looking down on them, it's no problem to help them out.
So in most cases I'd probably say something like: "Let me take a look at you. You're looking good, but you've just got a little dandruff just there... let me brush it off for you. There, now you're all set! Knock 'em dead!"
If we'd had an awkward relationship before, then things might be different. I might get someone who's closer to them to have a word, or I might say the same kind of thing as before, but in a different tone.
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If you have enjoyed a warm relationship with this person, they know you are rooting for them and want what's best for them and the company, and you aren't judgemental or looking down on them, it's no problem to help them out.
So in most cases I'd probably say something like: "Let me take a look at you. You're looking good, but you've just got a little dandruff just there... let me brush it off for you. There, now you're all set! Knock 'em dead!"
If we'd had an awkward relationship before, then things might be different. I might get someone who's closer to them to have a word, or I might say the same kind of thing as before, but in a different tone.
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