TurtlePower Posted February 6, 2016 Posted February 6, 2016 Hi, I posed this question in another thread in the workplace forum, but it probably will get buried. Anyway, for the past few months or so, my female boss has been sending playful selfies to me a male employee. Nothing provocative. My question is how should I respond to them? Is this considered flirting on her part or just having fun? It probably is my fault as I am the one who got her the selfie stick for christmas. Normally, I would change the subject and deflect from the actual pic. Yesterday she sent me another one, but instead of changing the subject in my response, I sent her one back in a similar goofy pose. Going forward, how should I respond to these?
Otter2569 Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 On the surface, not knowing her, both of your relationship statuses or the types of pics she is sending, I'd say its definitely flirting. If you are not interested in her I would not make any comments back or even ask that she stop sending them. If you comment back or continue to reply it could send her the message that you are interested. I am typically playful with everyone outside of work. I wouldnt want that type of relationship with my boss (unless she was really hot).
Cherryz Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 How did this happen that she have your number and feel comfort to have you on a app to send you selfies 24/7? If she is your boss, she is for sure acting very unprofessional! She shouldn't be sending you selfies. How old is she? 18? Dont get into anything with her even if you like her! We seen enough topics about how wrong it gets when you break up and how it can be bad for your work and other coworkers. Find a way to stop this fast. Maybe by replying her less and less to not anymore.
bachdude Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 Well, since you gave her the selfie stick as a present it seems like you are at least friendly with each other, unless it was an office gift exchange. If you are friendly with each other, she could be just showing you that she is using and appreciates the present, kind of like wearing the shirt a friend got you when you see them. Just a thought. 1
Author TurtlePower Posted February 7, 2016 Author Posted February 7, 2016 Well, since you gave her the selfie stick as a present it seems like you are at least friendly with each other, unless it was an office gift exchange. If you are friendly with each other, she could be just showing you that she is using and appreciates the present, kind of like wearing the shirt a friend got you when you see them. Just a thought. This. These were my thoughts, we are fairly close. Just wasn't sure if me sending her a selfie back would be considered flirtatious. We do enjoy our company and we get along better than most boss/employees out there. Only main issue that some have is that she a woman, me a man.
TheArtist Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 If you're not interested send back mundane shots such as inside your desk drawer or your pen holder as a reply. Try not to be in them. Actually, just ignore her instead. Better results but not as fun.
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