hey there, neighbor

so. I've got myself an etiquette question.

You're at one urinal, and your MD plops down and unzips next to you.

...do you start the conversation? and if you don't, what do you talk about if he says hello?

Just had the nervous head nod/ eye contact action.

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I thought this was common sense.

Say hello back, but leave it at that and don't look over. Definitely don't try to start a conversation (that will be uncomfortable for the both of you). I'm sure the MD said hi just to acknowledge you. He didn't want a conversation. No normal person wants to carry on a conversation while using the urnal.

 
DisjointLook at his junk, and compliment him on it.

Totally. I love compliments, don't you? My favorite is, "Wow that's a real BSD you got there." That makes me feel just great.

 
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DisjointLook at his junk, and compliment him on it.

Totally. I love compliments, don't you? My favorite is, "Wow that's a real BSD you got there." That makes me feel just great.

I actually did LOL at that one.

 

If he says "Hello", greet him back.

Make some small talk - stare at the wall and do your business like a man. Really not that big of a deal.

Wash your hands, continue shmoozing...walk out...whatever.

It won't be uncomfortable unless you make it uncomfortable.

 

I'd say look at his piece and judging by his size, either compliment him (of course if it's big), or if it's small, ask if he was ever able to leverage his cuddling abilities into one night stand

 
IBDilo26386I'd say look at his piece and judging by his size, either compliment him (of course if it's big), or if it's small, ask if he was ever able to leverage his cuddling abilities into one night stand

lol, what a classic

where do you get this stuff?

dude , you're in finance

you're not supposed to be anywhere remotely as funny

Marijuana leads to Doritos, not harder drugs.
 

You can say that again!

I'd go for a handshake while you say hello

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you're obviously not looking for an answer. you're trying to make a funny thread, and failing.

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Why would you want to work at a place where you dont even feel comfortable talking to MDs? Do you think they are some sort of Deity?

I think you have bigger issues than knowing what to say...maybe finding a place where you are comfortable.

 
monkey919Why would you want to work at a place where you dont even feel comfortable talking to MDs? Do you think they are some sort of Deity?

I think you have bigger issues than knowing what to say...maybe finding a place where you are comfortable.

Uh, right, he should totally get a new job.

Don't know how I could have missed that one - so obvious. What were we all thinking?

After all, I'm always walking up to MDs, chatting it up, and having a grand old time - especially when we're standing side by side with penises exposed.

 

It is more a matter of being in a place where you don't clam up when you are in the presence of a senior colleague. Obviously your not going to act like you would with your "buddies" but there shouldn't be any reason why you can't have a normal conversation.

 

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