Uncomfortable words

[Troll]

I find that there are more Mohammed's in the workplace these days

I have difficulty in addressing them with their full name instead shortening to "Mo" and resisting the temptation to elongate to "MoFo"

I expect if I ever worked with someone called Jesus I may have the same issue

[AlfredJPruffock]

I am surprised DA that you are unaware that you should never greet anyone - let them greet you first - then simply nod in return.

To act otherwise is a sign of weakness.

[xoggoth]

I just grunt and stare at the floor.

[DodgyAgent]

I'm suprised you don't ask for references first, then say hello (depending on the quality of the references)

[eek]

I'm suprised you don't ask for references first, then say hello (depending on the quality of the references)

The hello is for softening up. Once softened you now owe him (being polite is hard for him) so he asks for those references in return.

[AlfredJPruffock]

The hello is for softening up. Once softened you now owe him (being polite is hard for him) so he asks for those references in return.

Aha - now I undestand - good tactic.

[darmstadt]

Hallo or Moin Moin or Morgen or Morge or Servus or Gruß Gott or Tag or 'ello

[shaunbhoy]

I expect if I ever worked with someone called Jesus I may have the same issue

Not a very likely contingency in the burger-flipping arena though. I'd say you will be spared such an embarrassment.

[DodgyAgent]

The ysay chesch in Polish is that "as in you've got a nice pair"

[MarillionFan]

Thinking about it, I find saying the word "Hello" difficult when greeting someone. Instead I will either say "Hi", "good morning", or some other form of greeting.

Amazing. You don't flinch while saying '40%' when a contractor asks what your cut is.