Boss told me off for exclaiming Jesus Christ

[GloMum]

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.

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

It is blasphemous and is offensive

Boss is not Christian, I am.

Imagine getting offended by blasphemy in this day and age 🤣

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.

Why shouldn't you invoke your own deity?

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)

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

I was raised in a Christian environment. And even though i don’t believe in any god anymore, i still don’t like it when people swear. It is just not a very professional reaction, it sounds aggressive and like you’re out of control. I wouldn’t like it if my colleagues would swear.

I’m a Christian and I find it pathetic to be this sensitive. People use it as a phrase when they are shocked or whatever, I do it too.

it would be different if you were screaming I hate allah or something

Another DEI bashing thread. How anyone looks at the US and thinks 'that's the way' is beyond me.

DEI is about the LGB as well as the T. It's a slippery fucking slope.

I don’t think it deserved being told off, maybe just a gentle reminder that some people may find it offensive. Your boss was probably just trying to cover themself in making sure their staff are following general guidelines re religion etc etc.
Wouldn’t worry too much about it unless your boss came to you to say that someone had actually been offended.
I think it’s perhaps slightly unprofessional to make an exclamation in a meeting maybe. But I wouldn’t be shocked or offended I was in a meeting with someone who swore out loud or whatever.

Blasphemous language is the most offensive language you can use around colleagues.

It's really hard when certain phrases are so ingrained.

Good lord
Oh lordy
Good god
Oh my god

My mum used to say 'Jesus H Christ' when something like the wind slammed a door shut.

I do try to say 'cheesus' now and pretend it was a cheese reference.

Like swearing, blasphemy doesn’t belong in professional or workplace settings. Personally, you can swear at me all day long but I will very politely ask you to stop if you’re blaspheming. I find it more offensive (appreciate this is my personal viewpoint)

To you, perhaps. Not objectively.

I don't think it’s professional or appropriate.
I wouldn’t expect anyone I work with to exclaim in that manner or use swearing etc either if they are working in a professional environment.

I am not a believer I do think that it’s inappropriate for the workplace, as is swearing generally. (I swear but not in a work context).

I had that once and immediately followed with oh god, I'm so sorry. Wasn't my finest hour. I was so embarrassed that I didn't make the mistake again -you'll probably find you are the same.
You didn't intend to offend anyone, you presumably apologised, so forget it and move on.