AIBU after being reported for apparently targeting a member of staff

[Vintageshirtsearch]

OK no one is going to believe this to be true but I need to share it. I was spoken to today by my line manager as I've been reported in our 'call it out' policy. I made a member of staff feel targeted and picked on.
I bet you won't be able to guess what I did that made them feel so bad.
It's so crackers I actually thought my manager was joking.
Anyone want to guess?

I like your dress/shirt/whatever

Ate a cake in front of them while they were trying to lose weight?

When I said I laughed it was not in a mocking way or derogatory at all, it was more an incredulous one

You sent an email in Gen Z speak, Capitalising. Each. Word. And. Using. Copious. Full. Stops in a tedious manner?

You sent an email in Gen Z speak, Capitalising. Each. Word. And. Using. Copious. Full. Stops in a tedious manner?

Was really irritating by acting like a primary school kid, wanting adults to play stupid guessing game.

Well how the fuck were we supposed to guess that?

Exactly!

It sounds like you did take sides in the argument. If you are older perhaps they see you as having more power in the organisation. It's obviously ridiculous of them to report you but I can see how it might have felt to them that you were dismissive of one person's view and supportive of the other.

Id have said they now made me feel awkward and id find it hard to socialise with them thus they have created tension in the workplace.

A stupid guessing game that you joined in with 🤣

I hope the manager told them to get a grip!

Well that was a load of Sunday night shite.

And to think that generation get accused of snowflakery.

No it wasn't like that at all. I don't have more power. I was boiling the kettle, other worker sitting down with complainer (no idea they liked TS)

It wasn’t an argument by sounds of it. It was a bit of chat about an event that’s been high profile in the media. It wasn’t even critical of TS as a person.

Welk, I did exactly guess did I, just made a comment.

I wish it was. Luckily my manager is a common sense sort and had dealt with both of us very professionally

Talked to them stood up while they were sat on the toilet?

but what did they want to achive by it ?

It really wasn't an argument at all. It was at the same stakes as "have you seen this film" "no I don't like horror films"

Didnt give them a birthday card?

Then asked them their age.

🤣

How were we supposed to have guessed something so specific 😂😂😂

Obviously it's ridiculous and the person reprimanding you knew this, but they have to follow the company policy. Next time be careful what you say and keep strong opinions to yourself if you work with snowflakes. Break chat is nice but work colleagues are not your friends, anything you say can backfire against you