Was I out of line?

Yeah, it could have been handled a little more tactfully. But that's just me, I'm basically a non-confrontational type of guy.

When do you leave for Disney? Might want to stock up on that Airborne stuff

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BAHAAAAA

I say you "junk-up" her receiver and see how she reacts....

jus say'in

No you were not out of line. You told her once and she didn't listen, AND you've made it known to your coworkers about your situation. I've done the same in my office. My coworkers know I train and can't afford to be sick. They respectfully stay away from me when they are-they call on the phone or email, and drop papers in my inbox or mailbox instead of bringing them directly to me. I also keep anti-bacterial gel on my desk for them and myself to use whenever one person in the office is sick.

Do you guys have sanitary phone wipes? I keep them in my drawer at all times.

I guess being more tactful would have been the nicer way to handle it, but I think you're 100% justified for how you felt about it.  If you were walking down the street and the person walking toward you sneezed, would you start yelling at them about it?  Probably not.  But because you expected a certain amount of, what, consideration or respect from her you went off.  Well you in turn acted without the same consideration and respect you wanted from her.  Lots of people go through life not needing to be considerate and respectful of their co-workers (she is one example).  If you can afford to be like that then you were not out of line.  If you can't or don't want to be like that then I think a quick note/email/comment saying you're sorry you overreacted but it's something really important to you might be in order.

Or you could just key her car and wave a magnet over her monitor screen.

Good luck at Disney!

You are a big meanie... doing that to one of your friends...

CptnJackSparrow - 2005-12-30 12:05 PM Gee… I guess I am just a big meanie! I did call her to apologize (I even told her I was calling from my phone ). She said she was also sorry because she knew I have been training—She was just bored and wanted to chat. I guess I should also mention that she is one of my better “friends” around the office so it’s not like I just went off on someone I don’t have a “relationship” with. If it had been my “average” co-worker, I certainly wouldn’t have been as harsh. (Actually, I probably was so hard on her because she is a friend and I knew that she knew I have been training as we’ve talked about it several times.) In any event, thanks for your replies. AAAhhhhh CHOOO!

A sniffle, really! Come on, don't you think you are taking this just a little too seriously?

Do you really think she will ruin your race by being near you with a sniffle?

Wow.

Maybe you should spend the next few weeks in a bubble, that should help.

it's just a race

Its his first marathon, "its just a race" to you but to him its much more important. I don't blame you Capt. Jack.

Rest this weekend, drink lots of fluids.

Ditto.

and gesundheit.

I love this story.  I sooo need to go back to work.  I am itchin' to go off on someone.  Yes, I think you were a bit harsh, but she was a bit stupid, so it evens out. 

Sorry, I didn't mean to fire off a scud then run but I had to leave. I apologize if that came off harsh.

I'm have to first say that I have never run a stand alone mary so I could be talking out of my butt. But what I meant was after you finish this race and all the emotions of finishing have passed, look back at how you reacted and you decide if it was worth it. No matter how important it is to you right now, when it is all said and done it is just a race.

Again, this could be just me, but when you look at the experience of the race compared to the  dedication you had sticking to your plan, the sacrifices you made to do the training and all the things you learned about training, racing and your body, I will bet the race will pale in comparison. There is nothing anybody can do to from now until race day that can take all that you have gained away from you

Again, I apologize if that came off as harsh, but really you can't walk on eggshells or you won't enjoy all the prerace activities either.

My .01

I don't see anything wrong with what you said or did. So much depends on variables which cannot be conveyed here. Tonality <--is that a word? body language, your relationship with her. She clearly had no concern or care for what you expressed to her, in fact, she made a joke of what you saw as an important issue, when she grabbed your phone. I think you did the right thing by calling her, glad that went well.

Nothing wrong with telling someone to go to hell, as long as you can convice them they will enjoy the trip.

Happy Fn New Year!!!