'Say what you want, hear what you don't': Older employee calls his Gen Z coworker “ugly” for getting bangs, she roasts him with epically witty one-liner comeback

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Elna McHilderson • Managing Editor
Aug 6, 2023 7:00 AM EDT

Does anybody out there have an experience where HR actually stepped in and helped serve real justice? Because the internet is really convincing us that HR either does nothing or, more obviously, is only there to cover the butts of the company. Because of this department's incompetence, many of us have had to learn how to appropriately and professionally handle award situations in the workplace. And unfortunately, this tends to land on women. 

For example, one female employee did something that many women take very seriously—she got bangs. If you scroll through the social media on #bangs for even a second, then you'll quickly see many women giving reasons NOT to get bangs or providing a very thorough list to go through before even considering getting bangs for yourself. It's not a decision taken lightly. So this woman was feeling a tad nervous about showcasing her new doo. You'd think it wouldn't be any sort of conversation top at work, but alas, it was. 

One of her older coworkers decided to take it upon him to let her know how he felt about her new bangs. He called her ugly. He said the new look made her look "very ugly." And he didn't just mention it in passing, he made sure she heard it and made sure other coworkers heard it. Now, this 24-year-old Gen Z employee was willing to just ignore him and go about her day, but once he started making his rude opinion everyone else's business, she had to step in… with an epic roast! 

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    Smile - "Best part of my day! Everyone looked at him and he bolted super angry out of the door."
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    Font - Posted by u/VampireSay 21 hours ago Say what you want, hear what you dont Dont know it I post this here, but lets give a try ^
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    Font - I (F24) got a fringe. Honestly its not what I wanted but its not like the hairdresser can give me back so I am just trying to rock it. Today I fashioned and really liked and its the first time my coworkers see it.
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    Font - So here comer Mister. Bald Guy (M49 and nothing against bald, but just to make a point) who thinks he is super handsome and finds defects in every single woman he sees.
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    Font - First thing he says is- I dont like, I find it ugly. At first I ignored and continued w my job, but then other coworkers came to say hi and he repeats again- I dont like your hair at all, its ugly and now you look super ugly.
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    Font - Without missing a beat, this time I say looking him dead in the eyes- Well, at least I got some hair to make mistakes, when was the last time you could do that?
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    Font - Best part of my day, everyone looked at him and he bolted super angry out of the door.
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    Font - GNOLL Dramatic_Service4721 +1 • 19 hr. ago If he attacks your looks or calls you ugly, you can say "thankfully, that's the only thing we have in common".
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    Font - sybann +2. just now Or try: "I can change my appearance but you'll alway be ugly to other people, won't you?" But he probably already learned not to f with you
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    Font - +3 12 hr. ago My favourite is "Well I can fix my hair, you Sir cannot fix your face" lilteabird
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    Font - Admirable-Move8624 21 hr. ago ● He wasn't ready for you to say anything. Good for you for letting him know. He can dish it but couldn't take it. He was rude and unprofessional. Maybe he will learn from this and kee his mouth shut.
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    Font - Separate-Ad-9916 +2. 13 hr. ago Yep, you need to heap crap on people like this or they'll keep it up. Don't hold back, he'll learn soon enough that it's not worth the trouble.
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    Font - ValkyrieKarma +2 16 hr. ago Yup.....that's some SDE there. Might be a good idea for OP to report the incident to HR bc I am sure he will spin the tale to make him look like the victim....also having a formal complaint on file will help build
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    Font - complaint on file will help build a case for termination if he continues this behavior or send him packing if there are other complaints about his shenanigans.
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    Font - Thank goodness OP has witnesses (which I suggest OP write the names down while their memory is good) so this guy can't throw her under the bus
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    Font - 8aLOTb8bzBIGnow +2. 14 hr. ago I agree with you but sometimes having witnesses are of no help. They pretend to not have seen or know anything. They could also lie
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    Font - and side with the a-hole. I mention this because I've seen it happen. I truly hope this won't be the case though for OP.
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    Font - krissycole87 +3 20 hr. ago I got bullied a lot as a kid and somewhere along the way someone taught me the "thanks, that's what I was going for!" When anyone says anything negative like oh hey that outfit makes you look like a boy
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    Font - "thanks! That's what I was going for!" And walk away happy as a clam like they just gave you the biggest compliment. Once they start realizing that you are taking their jabs as compliments it usually stops pretty fast
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    Font - N_Inquisitive +1 13 hr. ago You can also try out "Wow, what a very unprofessional comment to make." And stare him down.
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    Font - Then move away with "So, anyway..." and carry on conversation with someone else, in a you're dismissed attitude.
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    Font - LibraryMouse4321 +2. 19 hr. ago There's an expression about people who wipes ton others to make themselves smell better. This guy is one of those. He deserves a nasty comeback each and every time
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    Font - he insults somebody. Or have someone ask him "Now does that make you feel better about yourself? Happy to help"
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    Font - AHOY VampireSay OP 18 hr. ago • Yes! Here in my country we have a saying as well that's says if the person can't fix it in 5 minutes then don't comment on their appearance. It's just good old respect, my friend!
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    Font - +1 18 hr. ago Hey, if he finds it ugly it's repelling the right people! Reply Share nixiedust AHOY 16 VampireSay OP. 18 hr. ago Right? Now it's sounding more like a compliment to me
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