Started with a new project and a colleague uses the word ‘cock blocker’ a lot but only within the internal team. Is this word professionally acceptable? If not how do I tell him?

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It’s always your position to say something if someone is offensive.

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This is the wrong question. “Offensive” is unfortunately in the eye of the beholder. There is no word or phrase in any language that is objectively offensive. The real question is if there is someone in the audience that is offended by that term, and if you think so (or if this person is you), then say something about it.

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Sc1 he innocently uses it for people who are being very difficult. I don’t think he knows what cock blocker is or there is an another meaning I am unaware of.

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Tell him to cut it out; because the standard you walk past is the standard you accept.

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Not professionally acceptable, at all. Not sure exactly how id handle the situation but i hope you find a way to get him to stop.

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Unless you’re his manager it’s not really your position to tell him. Just roll your eyes and change the subject

In what context?

Definitely not professional

I guarantee he knows what a cock blocker is. You don’t grow up a man and not know that term.

I would tell him to stop- you might not mind but if someone else hears they might not be as kind as to tell him and would rather go to HR. (Seen this happen with similar phrases). It easier for everyone if someone on the team points it out n

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