Active discussions

Please or to access all these features

Talk
AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

Original poster

For asking colleague to stop clipping his nails in the office?

36 replies

MillenialAvocado · 20/11/2024 16:31

Just that, really.
I don't think I was rude, just said something along the lines of, "Joe, can you please not do that here?" He ignored me and carried on, saying, "I'm only cutting my nails". I then said, "Can you please do that in the bathroom? It's really antisocial to do that here." He then walked out in a bit of a huff.
Was I BU?

OP posts:
username358 · 20/11/2024 16:59

What is wrong with some people? If he's so desperate to clip his nails, why can't he wait till lunch time?

fivebyfivebuffy · 20/11/2024 16:43

I've filed a nail at my desk when it's broken but that somehow seems different
Maybe as it's like a 5 second job rather than doing all my nails?

tinydynamine · 20/11/2024 16:42

Why doesn't he do it at home?

MothToAnInferno · 20/11/2024 16:37

Unless it was his toenails I actually don't see the big deal. I've seen women filing their nails in public and no body has keeled over on shock, I don't see how this any different.

Mumofgirls24 · 20/11/2024 16:35

Revolting.

Moveoverdarlin · 20/11/2024 16:34

It’s vile.

AgnesX · 20/11/2024 16:34

Jeez. Some people beggar belief 🙄
You were polite given the circumstances.

quirkychick · 20/11/2024 16:34

Er no, it's really inappropriate. The bathroom (preferably at home) is the best place.

Poggishairtufts · 20/11/2024 16:33

Eugh. Sackable offence.

rubyslippers · 20/11/2024 16:32

That is GRIM
YANBU

I hate the noise of it
yuck

Furrydogmum · 20/11/2024 16:32

No, you weren't!