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100. Hang in there hamsterjill
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 01:18 PM
Nov 2012

That jack ass's reaction was to be expected. If your bosses try to give you a hard time defend yourself by saying that no one should have to put up with someone screaming at them. Turn your defense into an attack on the bad manners and offensiveness of having someone try to humiliate you personally.

That's my advice since evidently your bosses probably hate President Obama too. Don't get on the defensive. Turn it into an attack on the rudeness of the client. It's not like you'd be making anything up.

Their violence on America has been what we've been fighting against ffr Nov 2012 #1
My sympathies! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2012 #2
Thanks, Peggy. hamsterjill Nov 2012 #6
Agreed! You can be polite but still end the abuse. Pmc1962 Nov 2012 #36
If her boss is femrap Nov 2012 #80
CaliforniaPeggy, your post was very well written, concise, succinct and definitely not a rant. xtraxritical Nov 2012 #123
It is because his belief is only skin deep....and any disagreement scares the shit out of them NRaleighLiberal Nov 2012 #3
It is terror. hamsterjill Nov 2012 #9
just think about how much happier and grounded you are. NRaleighLiberal Nov 2012 #11
+1 Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2012 #76
You said you're worried he will "tattle" on you PearliePoo2 Nov 2012 #117
Sadly their belief is close to absolute. But nor are they blind. TheMadMonk Nov 2012 #63
You really can't argue with those people. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2012 #4
Absolutely correct way to deal with it. hamsterjill Nov 2012 #16
Be like the chick fil a employee demhottie Nov 2012 #28
I hate was CFA stands for... awoke_in_2003 Nov 2012 #61
Yes, refuse to engage is best. But if you must or if you want to for sport or ultimate effect, ... Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2012 #75
+100 amborin Nov 2012 #95
I understand ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2012 #5
That is my fear. hamsterjill Nov 2012 #10
I edditted my response to provide a defensive course of action. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2012 #22
VERY sorry. elleng Nov 2012 #7
Have done as you suggest. hamsterjill Nov 2012 #12
I think that's the best idea Major Nikon Nov 2012 #79
You're right. . . . . BigDemVoter Nov 2012 #8
You were harassed by a customer. RandySF Nov 2012 #13
Yes. I should have had better control over the conversation. hamsterjill Nov 2012 #20
This message was self-deleted by its author Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #40
Tell your boss today Dyedinthewoolliberal Nov 2012 #14
Just Blaspherian Nov 2012 #15
Call your boss first... PoliticalBiker Nov 2012 #17
I'm not sure. RandySF Nov 2012 #23
But... PoliticalBiker Nov 2012 #30
Would have been good if you could have recorded the conversation. If there is a next time, be sure OregonBlue Nov 2012 #18
Whenever you encounter this, try and remember one thing: Downtown Hound Nov 2012 #19
Thank you. hamsterjill Nov 2012 #21
Have you ever discussed politics with your employers? Indpndnt Nov 2012 #24
There are other places to work in Texas that are just the opposite DFW Nov 2012 #25
A huge thank you to DU! hamsterjill Nov 2012 #26
This is good advice. It's so hard sometimes though. If you are strong enough to realize they are The Wielding Truth Nov 2012 #53
I don't talk politics at work RosedaleGuy Nov 2012 #27
I think this is the best advice on this thread Carni Nov 2012 #32
No, that's not cold. hamsterjill Nov 2012 #69
You can't win with those people Carni Nov 2012 #71
I would have said nothing, and hung up on him RoccoR5955 Nov 2012 #29
My suggestion when he calls again is to say your sorry for screaming. If he brings up southernyankeebelle Nov 2012 #31
Next time just tell him that you cannot spend your employer's time discussing politics. AtheistCrusader Nov 2012 #33
You should have told him to go fuck himself and then hung up. RBInMaine Nov 2012 #34
Just another JACK BOOTED tea party BROWN SHIRT. penndragon69 Nov 2012 #35
A very crappy experience! JNelson6563 Nov 2012 #37
I certainly agree with you. Savannahmann Nov 2012 #38
He was harrassing you abelenkpe Nov 2012 #39
Sorry to hear tiredtoo Nov 2012 #41
Sounds like you work with and for a bunch of whack jobs. I feel for you. geckosfeet Nov 2012 #42
One of the advantages of being retired . . . flamin lib Nov 2012 #43
Thanks for the link :) Cha Nov 2012 #45
Please, do not "apologize" to us, hamsterjill! It's We who are sorry Cha Nov 2012 #44
You're a brave person! imanamerican63 Nov 2012 #46
Despite your personal beliefs...... Swede Atlanta Nov 2012 #47
this is so true. barbtries Nov 2012 #84
hamsterjill, I am so sorry you were treated that way ailsagirl Nov 2012 #48
Sorry your state is so overrun. DaveJ Nov 2012 #49
Yes loyalkydem Nov 2012 #50
Not wanting to get my blood pressure up. cyclezealot Nov 2012 #51
I feel for you, have been in similar situations cprise Nov 2012 #52
Good to be aware that they have completely lost it. Faygo Kid Nov 2012 #54
Huh. ...and you say this is in Texas? JohnnyRingo Nov 2012 #55
Remind me? SmittynMo Nov 2012 #56
Stay calm - Your in the right and it drives people crazy. pipewrench Nov 2012 #57
You won't lose your job................ beachgirl2365 Nov 2012 #58
What the hell is wrong with these people? Uniblab Nov 2012 #59
"Perhaps we can discuss politics at another time, but... jberryhill Nov 2012 #60
What kills me is how they assume that you agree with everything they have to say! Dustlawyer Nov 2012 #62
I am a baby boomer of 66 yrs... INdemo Nov 2012 #64
Was the IDIOT asleep 4 years ago when the economy was in a nosedive? ErikJ Nov 2012 #65
thank you for that barbtries Nov 2012 #85
If you can't call or email or text your boss csziggy Nov 2012 #66
I disagree. Do NOT apologize to your boss. Make you boss apologize to you. Hamlette Nov 2012 #114
I probably would not have argued back hfojvt Nov 2012 #67
but you did. barbtries Nov 2012 #86
re:A right winger just went OFF on me a few minutes ago at work. In Texas. allan01 Nov 2012 #68
if you still donco Nov 2012 #70
Call your boss first, before the jerk does. nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2012 #72
I agree! Arugula Latte Nov 2012 #74
Sorry that you were treated like! What a sad person that guy is. VanillaC Nov 2012 #73
I'm so sorry you had to deal with this. What you said here: Chorophyll Nov 2012 #77
Rant away. I know just what it is like. Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #78
I agree with everyone who said contact your boss first. MsPithy Nov 2012 #81
Wow, I thought my brother-in-law had moved to Texas! clydefrand Nov 2012 #82
he had no right to bully you like that. barbtries Nov 2012 #83
Give your biggest smile blue cat Nov 2012 #87
Another racist white guy who can't stand that "his people" don't have as much power anymore Alekei_Firebird Nov 2012 #88
We moved here to Texas from the east coast nearly a decade ago - TBF Nov 2012 #89
I am a lifelong Texas Democrat Texin Nov 2012 #91
Yes. Im in NJ yet I saw far more Romney signs.... Kyad06 Nov 2012 #109
Politics is a part of everyday life in Texas. Buzz Clik Nov 2012 #90
They come up to strangers and start to grill them about their religious affiliation. Texin Nov 2012 #94
I tell folks I'm not very religious - TBF Nov 2012 #106
They are IRRATIONAL and must treated like they are mentally ill. VPStoltz Nov 2012 #92
Next time he calls, tell him you are recording the conversation thucythucy Nov 2012 #93
I'd avoid political conversations at work BainsBane Nov 2012 #96
"We'll have to agree to disagree", "Oh, please hold, UPS just showed up" & hit that button. toby jo Nov 2012 #97
There's a funny side to all of this. Gregorian Nov 2012 #98
in my job i have to lie. 8 track mind Nov 2012 #99
Hang in there hamsterjill lunatica Nov 2012 #100
Hang in there, hamsterjill. Mayberry Machiavelli Nov 2012 #101
Don't people work any more? TrogL Nov 2012 #102
They are pissed pff because a BLACK GUY has done tremendous good and-justice-for-all Nov 2012 #103
Why would he know that you voted for President Obama? enlightenment Nov 2012 #104
Calm & rational wins every time. DirkGently Nov 2012 #105
I work in customer service and your guys sounds crim son Nov 2012 #107
I'm getting the idea local Liberals need to hook up for a bbq. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #108
I actually quit my last job because I didn't like working with greedy, unfeeling, uninformed repugs judesedit Nov 2012 #110
yep heaven05 Nov 2012 #111
I'm glad you're venting here. mwooldri Nov 2012 #112
A similar thing happened to my niece yesterday Emit Nov 2012 #113
Teaheads at my job go off on me too... humbled_opinion Nov 2012 #115
Why apologize? Those people ARE irrational and scary. Another good reply from you - but codjh9 Nov 2012 #116
Any time you ask a Republican to stop and think these days...there's just a vacant silence. paparush Nov 2012 #118
Jill tell your bosses your side of the story pitbullgirl1965 Nov 2012 #119
i would quit maindawg Nov 2012 #120
...awww southern_belle Nov 2012 #121
"I'm sorry, I seem to have called at a bad time. Warpy Nov 2012 #122
I think you'll be okay. qwlauren35 Nov 2012 #124
I wish you had recorded the customer screaming at you Iris Nov 2012 #125
Especially in your situation better not to engage with customers. I agree with your still_one Nov 2012 #126
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