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good_guy21 · 12-02-2004, 02:11 PM

Okay, i need to ask a question to the forum readers.

I work in a typical office - cubicles in an open, high ceiling area. Each desk has some privacy, but for the most part it's an open work area. At least once a day, I hear someone clipping their fingernails. Is this normal, acceptable, professional behavior?? I am appalled that someone would clip their nails at their desk. Am I wrong for being disturbed by this? Isn't this something that should be done at home? It's not just one person, there are several. Why do my co-workers seem to think that it is okay?

How can I tell them that it's gross? It's not something that should be done on company time. I don't want to be an ass.

About a year ago, I did something kind of sly. I opened a yahoo e-mail account under an anonymous name. When a co-worker was clipping her nails, I sent her an e-mail asking her not to do it and listing several reasons for ceasing this habit. It seemed to deter her for a couple months, but soon she was clipping away again. I just don't get it.

This one will take the cake. One day last summer, I hear nail clipping nearby. I walk by her desk and she has her sandal kicked off and her foot up on the trash can! She's clipping her TOENAILS!!!!!!!

Can somebody help me??

12-02-2004, 02:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
good_guy21 Upright	Nail clipping at the office Okay, i need to ask a question to the forum readers. I work in a typical office - cubicles in an open, high ceiling area. Each desk has some privacy, but for the most part it's an open work area. At least once a day, I hear someone clipping their fingernails. Is this normal, acceptable, professional behavior?? I am appalled that someone would clip their nails at their desk. Am I wrong for being disturbed by this? Isn't this something that should be done at home? It's not just one person, there are several. Why do my co-workers seem to think that it is okay? How can I tell them that it's gross? It's not something that should be done on company time. I don't want to be an ass. About a year ago, I did something kind of sly. I opened a yahoo e-mail account under an anonymous name. When a co-worker was clipping her nails, I sent her an e-mail asking her not to do it and listing several reasons for ceasing this habit. It seemed to deter her for a couple months, but soon she was clipping away again. I just don't get it. This one will take the cake. One day last summer, I hear nail clipping nearby. I walk by her desk and she has her sandal kicked off and her foot up on the trash can! She's clipping her TOENAILS!!!!!!! Can somebody help me??