During the coffee break today, the boss told everyone, "You're coming in smelling like smoke, it's terrible." But that same day, when he entered the meeting, he himself smelled like smoke. This double standard or his lack of awareness bothers me. Do you think I should say something or just ignore it?
I had a similar experience at a workplace as well. The boss was complaining about the smell from non-smokers, but his office was constantly filled with an ashtray. You want to say something in that moment, but you stay quiet when you think about the consequences. I think it takes courage to speak up here; maybe you can hint at it to resolve the issue.
So, what kind of person is the boss in general? Are they someone who can handle criticism? Some people take it personally.
@minik_elma is usually calm, but he always gets tense about cigarettes. He had made a similar outburst before.
I think you are making too much of it. So what? They warned you while it was smelling. The fact that it smelled doesn’t change the reality that you smell.
If such things affect the general work order in the workplace, employees have the right to bring them up in an appropriate manner. However, instead of saying it directly to their face, you might try talking to a employee representative. Direct criticisms can sometimes lead to negative outcomes.
