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writes:My boyfriend has told me about his female boss who he insists is just being friendly. She often calls him handsome when saying good morning to him and has even commented on his body. I think this is inappropriate as she is his boss. I'm not sure if I'm just being paranoid or if she is flirting. Opinions?
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 August 2015): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionThank you everyone for all your comments. I really appreciate it :)
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reader, anonymous, writes (21 August 2015): He probably isn't offended, because he sees her as just a cool "older" lady. If she touches him inappropriately while on the job, that's a whole different ballgame. Don't worry, if anything was going on; I don't think he would have told you about it in such a nonchalant way.
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reader, anonymous, writes (21 August 2015): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionMy boyfriend just sees her as being friendly so he doesn't have a problem with it. He works in fast food. I'm not offended, I just want to know if I'm the only one who thinks this.
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reader, anonymous, writes (21 August 2015): If your boyfriend is 20 and doesn't have a problem with it; there's nothing you can do about it. Yes, it is inappropriate; but not a problem unless he is offended by it, and complains to human resources.
It also depends on what type of work he's doing, his work environment; whether it's a tiny business, or a part of a corporate chain. Tiny businesses would fire the both of them before they put up with the liability. Larger corporations would ease both of them out; but it will be done in a way to appear that it has nothing to do with sexual-harassment.
At this point, no one's offended but you.
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 August 2015): This is verified as being by the original poster of the question"You're only 16, I'm assuming your boyfriend is too" - I'm turning 18 and my boyfriend has just turned 20.
"I think it likely is inappropriate. How old is she?" - She is about 30
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reader, anonymous, writes (18 August 2015): It's inappropriate as a boss. If she is much older than he is, I think that's just boosting his ego; and being overly friendly. Don't make something of it that it isn't!
You're only 16, I'm assuming your boyfriend is too? There isn't much going on with an older lady at his age. As long as she doesn't touch him inappropriately, there's nothing really to be concerned about.
Be very very careful how you handle your jealousy. Don't make accusations that you can't backup with facts. People get seriously hurt by young people who don't think before they say things.
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reader, anonymous, writes (18 August 2015): If he has a real job and she is the real boss then absolutely it is inappropriate. Does not matter how old she is. Doesn't matter whether or not it is flirting.
If your boyfriend does not like it, he should document the occurrences and then tell the human resources staff what she is doing.
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reader, anonymous, writes (18 August 2015): I think it likely is inappropriate. How old is she?
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