Random Gripes you Wish to Express...

[Jun aka Pekto]

Kind of a gripe. I was with my boss the other day when he opened the door for someone and said good morning. The girl did not say anything so my boss looked at me and said something like she did not even reply. Naisip ko rin, what's wrong with that person

And then yesterday he brought it up again, how come when he comes in the office and says good morning to people, nobody responds, or they just put their head down. OMG. I did not know what to say because at home we also say good morning. I just told him maybe they are shy because you are from head office?

I honestly don't know why these people do not respond. I think it is so RUDE to keep quiet (even if you are shy) when someone greets you good morning

Does your boss conduct short, shift change meetings in the morning (both with the outgoing and incoming crews) to remind everyone that they're a team and to lay out the day's activities? Ours do. Of course, we're a small section. So, it's easily done. Almost all of us are ex-military. So, it's second nature to know each crew member.

I certainly did it when I was shift supervisor (back in my AF days). I also covered for them if they had an appointment or allowed them to swap shifts with clearance from above management. I even did food runs (to Jack in the Box) for mid-shifts if it's quiet and time permitted.