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to be upset/embarrassed that colleague took a photo of my receipt?

103 replies

HarlequinSequin · 08/03/2013 15:28

I work in a chain supermarket, but in quite a small store (30 of us work there, some just weekend staff, some morning and some evenings - but we all know each other.)

One girl (think shes about 19/20) only works at the weekends. I finished work last weekend and did my shopping, I was having a movie night and did end up buying a lot of snacks (£20ish worth)

Anyway I paid for it and went home. Came into work today and a colleague told me that the girl had taken a photo on her phone of my receipt (just of the items bought) and she had overheard her laughing and joking about it with another girl at work (roughly the same age) - the girl who didn't take the photo was daring her to put it on facebook and tag me in it (she obviously didn't though)

I am a large woman but aibu to be upset by this?

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Lulabellarama · 08/03/2013 15:29

Its crappy behaviour and she could face disciplinary action if you choose to take it further.

What did you buy?

MrsTerryPratchett · 08/03/2013 15:29

What a dreadful human being. It's bullying and if it carries on you should complain.

twentythirteen · 08/03/2013 15:31

Who does this? It's weird and rude. And if she puts it on facebook then she's a real odd ball. I

sooperdooper · 08/03/2013 15:31

Bloody rude, I would complain to your manager about it

wannabedomesticgoddess · 08/03/2013 15:31

Complain.

Its bullying. It doesnt matter what size you are. You have a right to spend your money on whatever the hell you like.

ChipTheFish · 08/03/2013 15:32

YANBU. That's a really nasty and spiteful thing to do. I don't the girls age is an excuse either. At 19 she is old enough to know that to mock somebody like that would hurt their feelings.

I'm not normally one for saying 'report them!' at every opportunity, but in this case I think you should, the girl needs to know how she is expected to behave while at work.

Don't let her get you down Thanks

carabos · 08/03/2013 15:33

What a bloody cheek! It doesn't matter what size you are, to judge like that and share the "evidence" with her mate is Shock.

LemonPeculiarJones · 08/03/2013 15:34

Straight to your manager to complain. Bullying should never be tolerated.

BabyRoger · 08/03/2013 15:34

What a weird thing for her to do. She is rude and not very nice.

YANBU to be upset by it.

EuphemiaLennox · 08/03/2013 15:35

It's worse than rude.

It's bullying on the workplace.

Take this to your manager, tell him/her how distressed you are, and that you are making a complaint of workplace bullying and you want it recording and ask them what the procedures are for dealing with this.

That'll wipe the smile of the nasty girls face.

WileyRoadRunner · 08/03/2013 15:36

YANBU.

Take this to your manager. Please. Or at least confront her and tell her you are considering informing management and that it hurt your feelings.

EnglishGirlApproximately · 08/03/2013 15:37

Complain. I'm guessing she took the photo on her phone which would also be a breach of the rules? I doubt she's supposed to have it with her on the till. It doesn't matter what size you ate and whether you work there, you're also a customer and deserve to me treated as such. I would hit the roof if I heard of one of my team doing this. If she's mocking you she'll be doing it to others.

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LyingWitchInTheWardrobe2726 · 08/03/2013 15:38

I would dare her to do it as well - but tell her first what the consequences will be of that. She's not facebook friend is she?

I'd shrug it off and just say 'Shame you weren't invited but then you're not a friend...'

Don't let this woman upset you.

desperateforaholiday · 08/03/2013 15:38

Yanbu, that's horrible, I would complain about it.

phoenixrose314 · 08/03/2013 15:38

YANBU.

That is bullying, and disgusting to be happening at a workplace and by somebody who I presume has never been anything but nice to you? You should talk to the store manager, and get whoever told you about it to back you up.

mrsden · 08/03/2013 15:39

I agree with the other posters. It's bullying and you really should report her for it. Also, when you bought the goods you were a customer as well as an employee and taking a photocopy of the receipt with the intention of posting it on FB should be a disciplinary offence.

Losingexcessweight · 08/03/2013 15:41

Wow!! If i was you, the stupid girl would be confronted by a very angry me losingexcessweight and believe me she wouldnt dare do that again!

Your op has made me so mad on your behalf

Badvoc · 08/03/2013 15:41

Isn't that also a data protection infringement?
Report her.

nightswimmer · 08/03/2013 15:42

I agree try to not let it upset you, who ever does something so catty is not worth bothering about.

nightswimmer · 08/03/2013 15:43

I agree try to not let it upset you, who ever does something so catty is not worth bothering about.

Moominsarehippos · 08/03/2013 15:48

It would be so tempting to ring up Ex-lax, Anusol and loads of pot noodles, take a pic and put it on your facebook page with her tagged!

idococktailshedoesbeer · 08/03/2013 15:51

Appalling behaviour. Don't be embarrassed to report this, her nasty antics need nipping in the bud.

bemybebe · 08/03/2013 15:53

How totally childish. I would probably ignore, but it is a workplace and as you feel hurt, it is totally appropriate to complain to the management and expect her to face disciplinary action.

Wishiwasanheiress · 08/03/2013 15:58

Did she also notice your pin or did u pay by cash?

Just a thought, wouldn't trust this one....