To object to being called Paddy?

[AmberEyes]

A co-worker has taken to calling me Paddy because I am Irish.I find this derogatory and really thought times had changed.I have asked him to stop but he just laughs.
AIBU?

Ummm I don't think YABU. Talk to the management. They will have a quite word with him. Thankfully nobody calls me paddy, then again I don't really sound Irish anymore.

I did complain but was told it wasn't an issue as we are both white.

I did complain but was told it wasn't an issue as we are both white.

Apologies,double clicked.

I doubt that would be the case. I don't belive this sorry

Yeah. They would take you seriously . Must be a dopey thread.

Perhaps you could call him Idiot and see how he likes it?

I complained to our manager and was told to calm down,its not an issue.

I will seek advice there,thank you.

Yes I have browsed for a long time,since my first DD was born (2 years ago).

Still bullying though. Take advice from the citizens advice bureau. It is an issue.

YANBU. My DH is Irish, and has been told he is being 'too sensitive' when he has objected to the 'Paddy' title. He reacted with some very interesting Irish. There really are certain people who don't think it's racist/offensive. They're the same people who call anyone from Wales 'Taffy' and any woman they don't know the name of 'Doll', 'Babe', 'Sweetheart' etc IME.

My dad is called Paddy.

I am sorry I posted in the wrong place watsthestory.

Thank you.It is a small company,there are only 4 of us in the office.I will ring citizens advice.Thank you for the replies.

Taffy is hardly offensive. Unless it's being used because some fuckwit can't remember your name

DP hates being called a Jock.
Heaven forbid, try calling someone a Paki..,watsthestory.