My boss is young, quite cool and gay. All of these things are fine by me. However then I found out about his boot fetish. I'm finding it really hard not to mention it or burst out laughing or something equally insensitive.
Additional info, added Tuesday April 13 2004, 9:24 pm: It's probably because if he wasn't my boss than we'd get on really really well and this would be the sort of thing that we could laugh about together. But I'm supposed to respect him and I get some really BAD mental images.
I'm just hoping that I don't meet him at one of the very few gay bars in my area. He's seen my Gay Pride badge so I wouldn't have too much explaining to do. It would just be a little awkward.. Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Work/School Relationships? notnormal answered Tuesday April 13 2004, 11:35 pm: How did you find about about his boot fetish? Was it gossip or somethng he admitted to you? It depends on his attitude. If he mentioned it and feels comfortable joking about it, then you can feel comfortable too. But if it is gossip, keep quiet.
C_Talon answered Tuesday April 13 2004, 4:23 pm: Don't mention it. When around people, I try not to talk about their fetishes. But try not to talk about it, and if people do, just look away and bite your bottom lip. Hard. That's what I do.
Kate answered Tuesday April 13 2004, 3:53 pm: Dear "Amused"
Your boss is actually human believe it or not, and what he does behind closed doors is entirely his business.
Everyone has sexualy fantisies, its normal and how we develope our own sexual individuality.
If you do make fun of this he may be offended, just think how humiliated you would feel.
On your part,if you do say something it may effect the atmosphere at work only making it harder for you to work there.
MichiruKaiou answered Tuesday April 13 2004, 3:28 pm: Then wear boots one day..
NO!! Im just kidding lol!!..
It may be funny, but everyone has something that's funny about themselves or that might get other people to laugh at. You could mention it to him and how it humors you, but don't say it in a way that offends him or makes him feel bad. If you don't want to do that, then you could just not mention it at all. Laugh about it once you get him, get it out of your system before seeing him. After time the humor of it will fade away and it wont be a probem for you anymore. [ MichiruKaiou's advice column | Ask MichiruKaiou A Question ]
DruidX answered Tuesday April 13 2004, 6:23 am: _^ boot fetish? Okay... Right well I think the best thing to do would be to talk to your boss, explain that you know about it and find it mildly amusing, and tell him you wish to apologise in advance if you say/ do somthing regarding it that offends him. As for not mentioning it, maybe try to avoid situations where you would be tempted to make a remark.
Good luck :) [ DruidX's advice column | Ask DruidX A Question ]
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