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When it comes to "harassment or bullying" it usually doesn't matter if you and the one person have that type of relationship. The third party that heard you took offense to it, so they called you out. And now, you need to be more discreet when talking to your "friends" at work.
Here's the issue: depending on what you said, because you're in a public space at work, you have to pay attention to what other people around you perceive as ok or not. Even sexual harassment laws indicate that a bystander hearing it can file a complaint, even if they weren't the target or in the conversation.
Keep those things to text messages or instant messages.
Never in my life. This person sounds either unhinged or completely socially obtuse. As long as your joking was PG in nature, there is zero reason for them to involve themselves. I get that we're supposed to be professional at work, but harmless joking between friends shouldn't get anyone up in arms.
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Yeah that’s exactly my view aswell, yeah it was just harmless banter that we had. I was taken back that she said something to me as I would never say something that would upset someone, that would never be my intention, hence why immediately after I turned to my colleague and said you do realise I’m joking right to double check! I was so taken back never had that before🤣
I think the interloper should have stayed in their lane. But, just for future reference, there is a point where you don't want to have conversations that are too casual or familiar in the workplace environment. I don't think we have to be all rigid and buttoned up at all times, but if you're saying something in a joking way and it's overheard by others, it can be misinterpreted.
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Yes I get you😊
Unfortunately, some people will always try to meddle in situations about which they know nothing. I think they had a good intention; they just acted poorly. Perhaps consider discussing this with them and explaining that you and your colleague are friends, so that this doesn't happen again.
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I do see what you mean, it just took me back by surprise in the moment!
Without knowing what you were saying, my caution to you would be a reminder that a hostile workplace claim could be placed even if the two parties directly involved have no issue with the content.
An extreme example would be two guys talking about porn. Even if they’re a-okay with it, anyone overhearing would have a valid claim.
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Yeah I do see where you’re coming from - it really was a minor comment that both of us didn’t see an issue with until someone piped up about it.
As long as the person you were joking that it happy that it wasn't serious. The other person didn't need to get involved. Does she not have a laugh with anyone?
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Sometimes, I think it was more she didn’t get my humour with my other colleague but I felt it was very over the top to moan at me.