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Ask a Manager Contents: - [update: my boss will not physically acknowledge me in social settings](#mctoc1) - [I was a public speaking coach – but I can’t speak up in meetings](#mctoc2) - [working from home with a 4-year-old, my husband was bullied by the office jerk, and more](#mctoc3) - [my remote boss wants to know every time I go to the bathroom](#mctoc4) [][][] update: my boss will not physically acknowledge me in social settings Jun 30, 2022 12:29 pm This post, [update: my boss will not physically acknowledge me in social settings]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. Remember the letter-writer whose boss would not physically acknowledge her in social settings? Here’s the update. Thank you for answering my question! It was so helpful and validating to know that yes, this was bizarre, as well as encouraging me to broach it with my boss. Because it didn’t affect our working relationship hugely, I […] You may also like: - [my boss will not physically acknowledge me in social settings]( - [my coworker has punched and kicked me under the table at meetings]( - [how to answer "how are you?" when you're grieving]( [Read More]( [share on Twitter]( [Share on Tumblr]( [][][] I was a public speaking coach – but I can’t speak up in meetings Jun 30, 2022 10:59 am This post, [I was a public speaking coach – but I can’t speak up in meetings]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: I’m hoping that you can offer some advice on how to speak up in meetings or other large groups. This is something I’ve struggled with for a long time – but I feel like I’ve hit a point where it’s starting to hold me back […] You may also like: - [someone keeps farting in important client meetings]( - [how to deal with a client who's always late or no-shows]( - [our boss's wife camps out in our office for hours at a time]( [Read More]( [share on Twitter]( [Share on Tumblr]( [][][] working from home with a 4-year-old, my husband was bullied by the office jerk, and more Jun 30, 2022 12:03 am This post, [working from home with a 4-year-old, my husband was bullied by the office jerk, and more]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Working from home with a four-year-old My partner and his four-year-old daughter just moved into my place and, while I already struggled with working from home, it has become increasingly difficult almost on the brink of impossibility. She’s a high-energy kid, and I’m a low-energy […] You may also like: - [my employee wants to work from home without child care for his baby forever]( - [can I ask my manager to tell sick people to stay at home?]( - [am I the only one excited to return to the office?]( [Read More]( [share on Twitter]( [Share on Tumblr]( [][][] my remote boss wants to know every time I go to the bathroom Jun 29, 2022 01:59 pm This post, [my remote boss wants to know every time I go to the bathroom]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. A reader writes: I recently started working under a different manager at the same job. He works remotely, so we communicate over texting/messaging for the most part. A couple weeks ago, we had a catch-up on the phone and he asked if messaging is the best system for me, since he noticed I didn’t respond […] You may also like: - [my coworker uses the office bathroom as her personal phone booth]( - [my boss follows me into the bathroom to talk about work]( - [my coworker abuses our office IM program]( [Read More]( [share on Twitter]( [Share on Tumblr]( Getting too many emails? [Switch to a weekly version instead](. Is this email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser](. Copyright © 2022 Ask A Manager, All rights reserved. You're receiving this email because you signed up for my email list at askamanager.org. Our mailing address is: Ask A Manager askamanager.orgWashington, DC 20002 [Add us to your address book]( [unsubscribe from this list]( | [update subscription preferences](