How to Deal With a Foul Mouthed Boss
Having a boss that has a mouth like a trucker can make work very difficult for you. Most often, bosses who use inappropriate language are also the ones who berate their employees, fly off the handle and make more work for everybody else. Fortunately, the workplace has many sets of rules and structures that can help you change his behavior.
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Avoid taking it personally. Many bosses still don't understand that work is no longer a gentleman's club. Many times, a boss vents on an employee because his boss, who got chewed out by his boss, just chewed him out. Have a thick skin and keep working hard.
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Drop subtle hints that her behavior makes you uncomfortable. Depending on your relationship with her, you can drop a joke or use sarcasm to get your point across. Chances are your boss knows her language is inappropriate to begin with, so subtly remind her of it.
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Be direct with him, if the behavior does not stop. Once you have put it out on the table, he has to be aware he is committing harassment if he doesn't change his behavior.
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Document every interaction that the two of you have. Put it in a notebook, record the date and time of each interaction and document what happened in a few paragraphs. Make sure to include how you felt when the actions happened.
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Take it to her superior if nothing changes. It may make you look bad, but if you followed the steps, your employer will have no choice but to take your word.
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