Below are answers to four questions:
1. Dealing with an attendee who makes others uncomfortable
There is a middle-aged man named Alex who attends our events and has made some attendees uncomfortable in the past. Alex, who is neurodivergent, tends to monopolize the attention of other attendees, especially younger girls. Despite not having any ill intentions, his behavior can make people uncomfortable. The planning committee is unsure of how to handle this situation, considering Alex’s disability and how to balance everyone’s boundaries.
One approach could be to have a direct conversation with Alex about the feedback received from previous events and set clear expectations for his behavior going forward. Alternatively, considering asking him to attend virtually if necessary. It’s essential to be sensitive and respectful while addressing this issue.
2. Acceptable beverages for video calls
Generally, any beverages like water bottles, coffee mugs, or soda cans are acceptable to drink during video calls. The only exception would be if the meeting requires a higher level of professionalism. It’s best to avoid using containers that may imply unprofessionalism, such as beer cans or overtly colorful straws.
3. Addressing issues with a bad manager through a team-building workshop
The team has been struggling with a poor manager, Julie, whose lack of communication and organization skills have caused issues within the team. Upper management has suggested attending a team-building workshop to address the situation, but the team doubts it will be effective. It may be worth speaking to management as a team to express concerns about the workshop and emphasize the need for more direct action in managing Julie’s behavior.
4. Handling a Porn Hub sticker on a student’s laptop
If a student has a Porn Hub sticker on their laptop in a college setting, it may be best to leave it alone unless it contains explicit content. In that case, it would be necessary to address the issue and ensure that other classmates are not exposed to inappropriate material.
