How do you respond back when your coworkers compliment your appearance on Zoom calls and how good you look in profile pics? male here 🙃

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“Thanks for commenting on my physical appearance in this public forum. I guess it’s my turn. Your nose looks weird.”

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“Finally someone agrees with my Mom”

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I like this

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Depends on how hot they are…

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Are you pretty?

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Lol one passed that comment too. Subject to interpretation I guess

I tell them they look like they need some sleep

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We've all made inappropriate comments at work so give the grace you would like to give. A simple smile and "thank you" will suffice followed by returning the conversation to the business at hand.

That lets the person who said it off the hook. It also signals that you don't want to dwell on your physical appearance and prefer to be judged by your tangible contributions at work.

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OP you said your coworkerS compliment you that mean it’s not just one but a lot are saying that... just say thank you with a smile and move on. Don’t let this go to your head nor read too much into this.

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I do not have said problem 😂

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"ahhh y'know.... I try"

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Does this coworker go to a different firm in Canada?

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No. It’s more than one 😊

Thanks - you made me realize I should take my talents to TikTok

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We work in a horrible time so I try to add levity to every conversation... you could say ... yes this new filter is great... or you could say, well I’m the twin, he wanted the day off but thanks for settling the argument I always new I was better looking... or you could say and you can’t tell I didn’t iron this ... there are a million things... but make it fun

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Just say thank you and don’t turn into more than it is.

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Time to level up?

Just act as if you haven’t heard them. Then keep the call topic going

Is it coming from peers or people you report to?

You say, “Thank you.”

Thanks and carry on

Everyone! I appreciate all your responses. I was trying to find out the appropriate way to respond. I usually smile and say thank you.

No. Their comments never made me uncomfortable, but sometimes the timing is such that I go blank 🙃

Thank you! 🙏👌💪

Do you work at Deloitte? I think I know you

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Yup I’m a model

I wish, but why not

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Saying thank you is like confirming it’s ok - when it clearly isn’t to you. I wouldn’t respond and say something to them directly after acknowledging that you didn’t respond as that kind of attention makes people uncomfortable in a professional /work setting.

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