Comments on: What not to say to your boss https://www.keppiecareers.com/what-not-to-say-to-your-boss/ Social media speaker, social media consultant, job search coach Thu, 12 Sep 2013 01:11:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Dustin Ericson https://www.keppiecareers.com/what-not-to-say-to-your-boss/#comment-92634 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 01:11:00 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=9644#comment-92634 I think some of these are good tips except the “did you hear about that one” part that is discouraging people from using ANY humor with the boss. Common sense dictates that you don’t tell jokes that are sexually explicit, racist, sexist, or demean people.

But I think a lack of humor has a much greater chance of backfiring and coming across as someone who is sour, having a bad attitude and not a team player. Obviously, you should use humor with class at work just like you would with your minister or mother in law. Bosses appreciate good humor as long as someone isn’t just walking around all day telling jokes and getting nothing done.

Advising people to completely avoid humor at work is simply bad advice. And working somewhere where humor is “off limits” would not be a place I (or any quality employee) would want to work.

]]> By: Melanie Chisnall https://www.keppiecareers.com/what-not-to-say-to-your-boss/#comment-92481 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 10:36:00 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=9644#comment-92481 Can’t agree with you more on telling your boss that you’re tired or bored. I’ve done both of these and they are definitely no nos! I like the rest of your tips as well, very good advice. You don’t often think of them when you’re in a new job, or one you’ve been in for a while. Sharing around, thanks!

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