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Awkward Moment
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 1:53 pm
by Aerosmith
Is Jeff Peterson a Jewish name? I had a call conference a little while ago with a guy with such name and he was totally out of line asking about my diin and all sorts of personal info.
Usually I don't mind grilling but this fella really got me worked up and I was tempted to hurl insults at him walahi. How do you guys handle awkward situations like that?
I plan to call him tomorrow morning and sort it out but in mean time would like to know if he's a kosher creep? Should I complain to his supervisors, after all I am the client here.
Lets hear it guys.
Re: Awkward Moment
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 1:56 pm
by SummerRain
Peterson sounds far from a JEW. Maybe a Catholic.
Re: Awkward Moment
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:00 pm
by xidigow
may be he Muslim and hasnt changed his name legally yet. there is nothing wrong, if someone asks me my religion; I would proudly kick back I am MUSLIM
Re: Awkward Moment
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:07 pm
by S-D-M
Call him back and tell him you are indeed a TERRORIST cause terrorist become synonyms with muslim
Re: Awkward Moment
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:14 pm
by Aerosmith
lol@S-D-M
Actually it was the tone of his suggestions. I sensed contempt in his questioning. He obviously was suggesting a Muslim shouldn't be in this field and obviously stated by asking regulatory questions beyond his trading desk. Anyways, maybe I am wrong about him and will call him tomorrow to follow up and further guage him.
Thanks guys.
Re: Awkward Moment
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:17 pm
by ms.nalia
Very unprofessional. I would never dare to pose such a personal question to my clients.
I would have told him on the spot how unprofessional he was being and that if he wanted to know about my religion, perhaps he should go to the Chapter and grab a book. You there to do business and it should be left at that.
I would also consider changing this person to either a different representitive or a different company all together.
Re: Awkward Moment
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:18 pm
by Murax
Do not call Him brother. Your Muslim and the Guy is either Cristian or Jewish. You will be terminated from Your job for being a suspected terrorist or for causing too much trouble. We have have no rights so don't act like You do. You just have to take it.
Re: Awkward Moment
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:22 pm
by Lexmark
Paterson is a danish name
must be christian