I find it really easy I just state
I refuse to engage in mental combat with an unarmed person.
They obviously have neither taste nor understanding of vehicles so it doesn't matter what they think.
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I find it really easy I just state
I refuse to engage in mental combat with an unarmed person.
They obviously have neither taste nor understanding of vehicles so it doesn't matter what they think.
One other thing that you have overlooked Michelle.
This sort of behaviour, (even as ignorant as he/she is;)) is workplace harrasment.
To call someone "an idiot", even as a joke, is highly inappropriate especially from a supervisor.
I am deadly serious here, I have seen legal action taken for less. (Hence why I will be percieved here as being a bit "touchy" on this subject;))
People often forget (and someone even said it above) you can't express "any opinion you like" in a workplace. There are laws against it.:nazilock:
You should never accept such comments from anyone in a workplace, let alone a supervisor, and you should "call them on it".
It is worse if other people witnessed such an exchange too.
[Soapbox under arm, exit stage left]
Or you could choose to take it in the spirit intended, have a laugh and walk away rather than feel entitled to be offended by it.
You miss the point PeterM, in the pub, in private, in your home that is fine but in a workplace it aint.Quote:
Originally Posted by PeterM
Unfortunately this is the most common defence of a bully/bigot/racist......"cant you take a joke?".
I apologise for the hijack, I made the comment because of my passion for this subject - probably not the right place - back to the thread - ;)
Agree whole heartedly. While a jokes a joke. Unless you know that person really well, and it's away from anyone else who could potentially hear it and take offence on behalf of the person it was directed at, (yes I have seen a workplace complaint on behalf of someone in this spirit) then it has to unfortunately be hands in pockets (unless it's a female lest they take offence) and keep it to work topics.
I'd call him on it with a dummy complaint form. Then at least he may stop, at worst he'll end up in court and you might get a cheque out of it.
One of our friends was trading up from as Paj for a tow vehicle for his 28ft van. I said D4! He said Oh No, Land Rovers are too unreliable. I have a mate who has a mate who knows all about it.
He bought a VW Tuareg. 4 weeks into ownership, Tuareg and van on separate flat bed trucks doing a 1000k trip to dealership with a blown water pump.
Next time i saw him he said "How's that Landy Going"
"Beaut" I said. "Never had a problem even way out bush. How's the touareg?"
There was a small pause!
:D
Ive owned various landies and Rangies over the years and always cop it from work mates and boss's, but l just chuckle.
When they ask me what lm laughing about l just say something like " The most unreliable car in the world, is the most reliable car in the world" sound familiar hehehe
Or l don't say a word which is even more satisfying
When I first came here and was getting ready for a big drive around Australia. I coped a far bit of crap from people. But I used to say I would rather take a land Rover as I have had loads and know them well and know what to expect to go wrong and carry bits with me so I can sort it out.Quote:
Originally Posted by matty351
Would be very risky in my mind to take a Nissan or Toyota into remote parts of Australia with out know it inside and out.
Just agree with them. Let them keep buying their Mitnisotas; keeps the riff raff away from Land Rovers.
I don't see Land Rovers as unreliable at all. At least the ones I've owned and driven. They're designed how cars used to be designed, with regular maintenance and upkeep required. That's why they keep going forever.
Modern cars are catered to a throwaway consumerist society with warranties mandatory, because you just know you're gonna need them.