Thursday, May 18, 2006
Problems at Work
I recently started working with a bunch of people whom I had never dealt with before. I have spent months trying to earn the trust of people who do not trust me because the guy before me with the yarmulke constantly lied to them.
Why don't people realize that when they go to work with a yarmulke on their heads they have an extra obligation to be fair and honest in their dealings and to behave with mentchlichkeit in all of their inter-personal business relationships.
Now that I am finally building my own reputation, I have to constantly hear about how rotten the other guy was. I defend him whenever possible by trying to put forth a scenario where they might be misinterpreting his actions but sometimes I just have to throw my hands up and say, "do not judge me by his actions". I hate having to do this but I have no choice.
Why don't people realize that when they go to work with a yarmulke on their heads they have an extra obligation to be fair and honest in their dealings and to behave with mentchlichkeit in all of their inter-personal business relationships.
Now that I am finally building my own reputation, I have to constantly hear about how rotten the other guy was. I defend him whenever possible by trying to put forth a scenario where they might be misinterpreting his actions but sometimes I just have to throw my hands up and say, "do not judge me by his actions". I hate having to do this but I have no choice.
# posted by southernyid @ 1:12 PM 
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You have to be very clear..That just because he wore a yarmulka..doesn't mean that your hisn identical twin.
Ask them..how they'd like it if you threw all Christians into one heap...and judged them all based on the actions of one?
Ask them..how they'd like it if you threw all Christians into one heap...and judged them all based on the actions of one?
Easier said than done. You can not try to rationalize something that is irrational. They know that it makes no sense but it the subconcious distrust of Jews that is always lurking right under the surface that comes out at times like this.
southern - as the only orthodox jewish person in my office, i always feel a responsibility to be a good representative. i can sympathize with your plight. you can view this as an opportunity to correct their impression.
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