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The N word in my work place…

i wont say where i work ,ill just say its a popular retail outlet..

heres the issue…my boss/manager uses the N word alot around me and my white coworkers,id hate for her to make them feel they are allowed to do the same. but before i continue ill just say that im not one of those “sensitive blacks” (i say sensitive blacks because black people are the most sensitive race on the planet..yea i said it). i have thick skin,ive lived alot of different places and have been exposed to all kinds of ignorant racism but with that being said i feel like i should stand up to her and confront her about her use of the word..

shes spanish but the thing is that i dont think thats cool for a boss to say to their employees, i would say the same thing if she was calling an asian kid chink or any other race. im the only black guy at my job but ive made it my clear to everyone that i dont see race, you cool with me im cool with you. the catch is that at my job we almost have a  family like atmosphere, we’re all cool with each other and we all vent to one another,id hate to ruin it and make people feel like they have to watch what they say to me or anyonen else for that matter.

to all of you who actually read text post, what should i do?

· 18/9/12 · 62 · Reblog
  1. winddrift reblogged this from killevveryone
  2. sweetpolynesiansauce reblogged this from kingjaffejoffer
  3. newerbeginnings said: idk if this is dumb but my first attempt at getting across to someone you’re uncomfortable confronting is through a joke, there are a lot of ways to word something that is light hearted while still making someone aware they’re doing something wrong.
  4. irerreverent answered: I give white people one pass, and just one. Say it twice and we having a conversation.
  5. seemeelee answered: honesty is the best policy man, you gotta be straight up with her.
  6. well-im-alive answered: Confront her calmly, bro. If they’re chill, and you’re chill, things will most likely remain chill.
  7. dankreality answered: Just tell her to chill on that word. Then say the same thing on this post to her. Stay faded, man.
  8. toasterinatub said: I wonder if she is saying the word nigga, or the actual racial slur. If its the latter, I would confront her, especially if you and your coworkers have a family like atmosphere. If it makes you uncomfortable you should speak your mind.
  9. mattlemusic answered: Just have a one on one conversation with her. Tell her how you feel about it. Tell her you don’t feel its really appropriate in the workplace
  10. rootlessssss said: I would try to find a way to politely bring up the fact that the N word is an inappropriate racial slur to use in the workplace. I’m sure she wouldn’t appreciate it if you were throwing the word spic around. If that doesn’t work, I would contact H.R.
  11. wateredstone answered: hmm if it were me, yes i’d have a talk with , the person.
  12. yungheaux answered: either speak to her in private and bring it up or just charge it to the game and kno ppl are grimy
  13. fsjetset answered: idk man, you just got to say fuck it…black people made nigga sound cool.. thats why people use it so much, plain n simple…niggaz know
  14. greenfuzzyunicornballs answered: say ” well how would you feel if i called you a fucking cracker every damn day!” and wait for a responce
  15. who-givesafuck said: talk to your boss and tell him in a professional way that the N word doesn’t sound suitable for someone in his position. That it doesn’t make you feel uncomfortable but saying around out loud like he/she does could make one of the clients pissed
  16. catnapathy answered: I come across this with friends sometimes, if they use slurs that offend me personally, and i feel I ought to explain to them, I never do.
  17. kingfluffy reblogged this from thatsgoodweed
  18. vfilanova answered: i think you should bring it up to your boss; its not really professional to use that language anyways especially in a work environment.
  19. rckrz answered: fuck her down in the storagge closet - aggressive and hostile language needs the properly timed resoponse…
  20. norcalstoner answered: Just tell her to chill out n say you dont like it that she uses it so much. If she doesn’t listen THEN document it.
  21. irishewwie said: I’d talk to her. I mean, she’s your boss. Even if it’s a family atmosphere that’s not cool to be saying to your employees.
  22. pearlytemple answered: ask yo manager to chill the fuck out!(jus kiddin lol) tell her exactly wat u posted.u dnt wnt every1 2 feel lik they can use the term loosely
  23. island-groovies answered: talk to her about it. tell her that around you it might be fine(or maybe it isn’t), but if a customer heard her say it, she might be fired.
  24. bbminks answered: next time she says it you should just tell her to stop!
  25. myb1day answered: tell her privately say you know im not one to be sensitive to the word but can you please stop using it but i think its unprofessional
  26. chillinainteazy answered: Also, you being the only black man there no one else will say anything. + ppl are probably wondering why u haven’t said anything. hmu 4 more.
  27. chillinainteazy said: I feel you. Straight up, above anything else, you should say something because YOU have a problem w/ it for whatever reason. Also it being a family atmosphere should make it easier for them to respect how you feel.
  28. killevveryone reblogged this from kingjaffejoffer and added:
    just gonna leave this here
  29. thatweirdgirrl said: Stand up for what you belive in! I personaly think its fucked up.
  30. bjoneswho answered: I had a similar work situation, I went above the boss & told her boss, asked to be anonymous, & the boss’s boss talked to her
  31. iamthegarebear answered: If you call her out on it, you have no chances of gettin them panties.
  32. silenci0oldman said: talk to your boss alone? tell her its unprofessional of her, and its rude.
  33. buttsandglitter said: tell her! she can’t be saying that at a working environment! :0
  34. dominatingtouch reblogged this from kingjaffejoffer and added:
    She’s Spanish saying nigga. Dead that
  35. decaturink said: Let her know it’s cool when y’all alone, but not when around co-workers.
  36. hailshaytan666 answered: trust your gut. tell her privately, and lightly, and explain all you’ve said to us
  37. heykristinamaria answered: I’d tell her
  38. kingjaffejoffer reblogged this from thatsgoodweed and added:
    I would pull her to the side and tell her that you aren’t cool with it. If she keeps doing it then you should start...
  39. unskippedstone said: Straight up tell her that you don’t like her use of the word. If you like the “family” you have in your workplace and everyone gets a long then I see no reason to go to corporate about your manager and report her. Just talk to her.
  40. stone--cold--bush answered: You should talk to her one on one and explain how you feel about it, that’s the best way to avoid ruining thee family atmosphere.
  41. officialannablog answered: it’s going to keep bothering you unil you say something so i suggest you do. i’m sure she will understand
  42. fuckrenzy answered: you gotta do what you gotta do man dont hold your tongue say what needs to be said they are in no place to be mad at you for telling them
  43. wayofawayfare answered: to be blunt, get over it.