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Boss told me off for exclaiming Jesus Christ

614 replies

GloMum · 08/02/2025 14:55

The other day my boss told me off for exclaiming Jesus Christ when I was surprised during a work meeting. Boss told me it’s rude towards people from different religions and asked me if I’d done my DEI training. I have, and I enjoy friendships with colleagues from varied backgrounds. I feel really stressed now in case I slip again, and embarrassed I should be told off.

YABU - This is an inappropriate exclamation at work
YANBU - It’s just an exclamation and you shouldn’t be told off for that.

OP posts:
Pigsinblankets13 · 08/02/2025 15:04

Try 'Christ on a Bike' instead next time, but then you'll probably get told off for suggesting a bike was his preferred mode of transport

mumofoneAlonebutokay · 08/02/2025 15:03

Get ready for more of this as Christianity becomes more openly talked about and part of our everyday lives, as well as influencing our way of lives

Allthegoodnamesarechosen · 08/02/2025 15:03

TuesdayRubies · 08/02/2025 14:59

Imagine getting offended by blasphemy in this day and age 🤣

Well , there’s going to be a law about it soon ( but not for Christians, Hindus, Sikhs….)

MudpiesinEssex · 08/02/2025 15:03

It's not even as if you shouted "Jesus fucking Christ and all the cunts of Hell!" is it?

Foxgloverr · 08/02/2025 15:03

It's weird how the rules are different for Christians vs other religions. You wouldn't be asking this if you'd shouted the Islamic God's name.

LittleRedRidingHoody · 08/02/2025 15:02

I just don't think it's professional. Same way you wouldn't go 'what the f**k' in a work meeting ~ it's going to be offensive to some people, the way swearing is.

Pigsinblankets13 · 08/02/2025 15:02

Ridiculous - people are going to stop saying anything at all in the workplace soon for fear of offending...can't say anything these days!!

Panicmode1 · 08/02/2025 15:00

I don't think it is very professional to use such an exclamation at work, and some Christians would take offence, yes.

(I am Christian and don't like it when my husband/children use it)

MudpiesinEssex · 08/02/2025 15:00

Why shouldn't you invoke your own deity?

FindusMakesPancakes · 08/02/2025 15:00

I work with a lot of conservative US based colleagues. An exclamation like that would make them deeply uncomfortable and I would probably be asked to consider how I was presenting myself if I did this in meetings.

All of us should have the self control to not exclaim loudly, blaspheme or swear in a work environment.

TuesdayRubies · 08/02/2025 14:59

Imagine getting offended by blasphemy in this day and age 🤣

Original poster
GloMum · 08/02/2025 14:58

Boss is not Christian, I am.

OP posts:
90yomakeuproom · 08/02/2025 14:58

It is blasphemous and is offensive

TuesdayRubies · 08/02/2025 14:57

Boss is probably a Christian, but I think it's quite pathetic to be so sensitive.