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    Maybe I am being a little sensitive but I haven't been having the best week. I went to the gym today to tan. First time leaving the house this weekend. Anyway, you have to sign in to tan and the person behind the counter pulls your name up on the computer and assigns you a bed. Well I was standing there and as he is pulling my up starts laughing. He said my last name was funny. He said he wasn't trying to be mean but it was funny. I said well, what's your last name. He said it was pretty funny too and assigned me my bed.

    I got to thinking like us women do and it actually sort of pissed me off. I go there to build my confidence and take care of myself. Not to get made fun of. Plus I pay that jerk-off's salary.

    Should I complain to the owner about it?

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    I'd say something. He shouldn't be rude to you like that.

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    Default Re: Guy at the gym counter making fun of my last name

    Was he gay?

    Or maybe trying a seduction ploy--you know, the 'Neg Ploy'?

    Depends on how rude he was about it, you could complain, but sounds like the guy was a loser, and not worth bothering with.

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    He probably just thought is was funny, and so laughed...I don't think it's rude, I'd do the same if your last name was funny. Like, if you are Katie Weinermobile, how am I going to not laugh?? That's funny!

    I'd just let it go.

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    What a moron. I feel you, I used to get people laughing at my maiden last name all the time. And they weren't even original with their jokes either.

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    I try not to complain just because I figure if somebody has a crappy job, they probably can't afford anything and need it and I wouldn't want to be responsible for somebody being fired.

    I think a better route would be to tell him off directly to his face.
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    Quote Originally Posted by scarlett_vancouver View Post
    Like, if you are Katie Weinermobile, how am I going to not laugh?? That's funny!

    I'd just let it go.
    Yeah I'd probably laugh at that one, too. I have a very cool last name, actually, but kids still used to laugh at it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by greenidlady1 View Post
    Maybe I am being a little sensitive but I haven't been having the best week...
    I think you're right on the money, GIL1, because I have "one of those last names", too. It sounds a bit like "Iffaniggawouldacoulda" to the uninitiated, and since moving to the States in 1971, I've heard every possible variation.

    Sometimes, you're in the mood to deal with the teasing or possibly even enjoy the attention. At other times, it's as appropriate as razor blades on birthday cake...

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    ohhh i used to be made fun of so much because of my last name! but now im married! im glad im a girl! lol but seriously, as a little girl i HATED my last name and freckles. kids can be soooo cruel!

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    Quote Originally Posted by scarlett_vancouver View Post
    He probably just thought is was funny, and so laughed...I don't think it's rude, I'd do the same if your last name was funny. Like, if you are Katie Weinermobile, how am I going to not laugh?? That's funny!

    I'd just let it go.
    yeah, i agree. i think youre overreacting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by VegasPrincess View Post
    I think a better route would be to tell him off directly to his face.
    Yeah. Without hearing his tone of voice, I couldn't say if he was being rude, flirting, just making a joke, or what, but I don't think you should let it bother you. I think you made your point by asking what HIS last name was. Generally, I think it's better to take it up directly with the person at the time. Complaining to a manager could get him in serious trouble -- is it worth it?

    At the same time, I have a VERY mockable last name, and know how irritating it can be. Sometimes it can be funny, sometimes it's just...leave me alone, people.

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    Quote Originally Posted by scarlett_vancouver View Post
    He probably just thought is was funny, and so laughed...I don't think it's rude, I'd do the same if your last name was funny. Like, if you are Katie Weinermobile, how am I going to not laugh?? That's funny!

    I'd just let it go.
    He might think it's funny but he should keep it to himself. It's not his place to laugh at the consumer. I mean who wants to be laughed at after they are the one paying for a service. If someone is no threat to you, helps pay your salary and is polite what right does it give you to laugh in their face at something they obviously can't help.

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    I try not to complain just because I figure if somebody has a crappy job, they probably can't afford anything and need it and I wouldn't want to be responsible for somebody being fired.

    I think a better route would be to tell him off directly to his face.
    So, I should say fuck you buddy and get thrown out of the gym myself?

    You know life's hard for all of us. I don't have a job and use the little bit of tip money I get from working on clients at school to pay for the membership there. I don't think it's right to take your frustration on others, especially one's that help pay your salary.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Djoser View Post
    Yeah I'd probably laugh at that one, too. I have a very cool last name, actually, but kids still used to laugh at it.
    Mines not that obviously funny. He is the first person I've ever had laugh at it since grade school.

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    Quote Originally Posted by greenidlady1 View Post
    Mines not that obviously funny. He is the first person I've ever had laugh at it since grade school.
    I was just gonna ask this.....yeah it does some childish of him to do that, I mean my first name is pronounced differently several times a day, and it doesn't help it rhymes with other names and items.

    Personally I would report him, if he did that to you, I'm sure he's done it to others, and as a former bus. owner I would want to know if that was happening, because that will definitely drive away business.

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    You are wayyy overreacting. Who's side do you think the owner will take ? Certainly not yours IMO (having worked at a gym before).

    Stop being all sensitive about it, you need some bigger problems...

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    Quote Originally Posted by LiveFree View Post
    You are wayyy overreacting. Who's side do you think the owner will take ? Certainly not yours.

    Stop being all sensitive about it, you need some bigger problems...
    I disagree, the owner would want to know, it is something that could drive customers away, unprofessionalism is unprofessionalism, no doubts about it.

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    I agree with GReal, I'd report him. I don't think he should necessarily be fired, but the gym management should talk to him about his inappropriateness.

    Telling somebody they're overreacting when they post a thread about having a bad week and had their feelings hurt isn't that nice guys. She wasn't asking if she was overreacting, she was asking for some support.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BrunetteGoddess View Post
    Telling somebody they're overreacting when they post a thread about having a bad week and had their feelings hurt isn't that nice guys. She wasn't asking if she was overreacting, she was asking for some support.

    Ah....yeah. Just offering a broader perspective, no ill intended. Maybe it was the drop that made the glass spill after all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by greenidlady1 View Post
    Mines not that obviously funny. He is the first person I've ever had laugh at it since grade school.
    There you go, he has the mind of a grade school kid. We're not saying he wasn't an idiot, we're saying you don't need to let him ruin your day or upset you.
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    If YOU feel so upset that you don't want to go back there and deal with him again, I'd report it. He may have not been malicious, but if YOU have a problem with what he did, then definitely tell his boss.

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    ^^^Exactly. Better management knows now before that guy makes more offhanded remarks and pisses off the wrong person. Besides, that's just not appropriate behavior for somebody working in customer service in a business.

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    If he wasnt trying to be mean..I'd let it go. He obviously just wanted to say SOMETHING to you and thats all his little brain could come up with to keep you there for a minute. He doesnt sound nasty...just a bit socially inept.

    I get my last name laughed at a lot. My maiden name sounds NOTHING like it is spelled and my married name is fairly ethnic and doesnt match my ethnicity at all. SO I am constantly having to spell and explain. I've just gotten used to it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BrunetteGoddess View Post
    Telling somebody they're overreacting when they post a thread about having a bad week and had their feelings hurt isn't that nice guys. She wasn't asking if she was overreacting, she was asking for some support.
    she said herself she might be overreacting. and the OP asked if she *should* report it, not for support because she decided to do so. i think it's more than ok to have opinions agreeing with her, that yes, she is overreacting. i think she (and everyone) should just pick their battles.

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    Oh honey just ignore it.. I get people asking and commenting on my last name all the damn time. I've learned to ignore it. It sounds Spanish, but I'm Danish so people are always asking me if I'm Hispanic.. ummm.. well you can obviously see that I'm pale ass white with blonde hair and green eyes, what the fuck do you think? People are dumb.


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