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So Sexy Isn't Offensive?
In my office we have a unique blend of folks. Many different departments share this floor, as we are part of a University and Medical Center of over 23,000 employees.
We do have a dress code, but in an organization this large, policing and enforcement is quite difficult if a supervisor or manager chooses to look the other way.
There are many times I am offended by what others wear... men and women... and I overlook it. But while getting coffee this morning, I just couldn't look past what I saw. A sheer blouse that was almost see through. With dress shorts, that were the length of hot pants.... top of the thigh. And they were somewhat baggy, so that when the young lady sits down, the whole world is her gynecologist.
I approached her supervisor (which is what we are told to do in cases like this) and mentioned that the employee's outfit was offensive. Her response was, "I don't see what's offensive. It's sexy, but not offensive."
I was in shock... I said, "Sexy is Offensive!!!!". But even beyond that, the work place is no place for sexy. I provided a copy of the dress code in black and white and said, no matter your opinion or mine, this is a violation of the rules.
But I couldn't believe my ears.... so people don't think sexy is offensive anymore????? I was raised that "sexy" is for private.... not public.
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