A Blonde Moment??

[Tiffer]

A new girl at work, whi I initially called in for an interview, after reviewing her resume and referred her to the managing partner for a second interview...point..I like her.

However, she started yesterday and couldn't make the key work to the restroom. She came in and asked me if it worked. I replied..keep trying...it works. She responed that she was having a blonde moment. ( Ithink she said it twice)

So today, she asked me the postage rate. Again, she said she was having a blonde moment. I told here there is a rate chart by the scale. Again she referred to having a blonde moment.

Ok so, I have delt with this girl for a total of maybe an hour. I have heard about "blonde moments" at least 4 times.

The kicker is..her roots are 3 inches long and chesnut brown!

So finally after the 4th-ish "blonde moment" comment, I asked "are you even a blonde"? she replied "no". I said "b/c I 've seen your roots and you don't look very blonde to me" I said it laughing and in a joking kind of way but I really meant it.

She then replies."well, my mom is blonde".

Me "so"?

chuckles..end of conversation.

What's up with that?

 

[babytrees]

When I have "blonde" moments...my mom tells me it's my roots showing. I was the blondest kid for the longest time. But really, come on lady, call it what it is...not blonde moments but being nervous!!

 

[megandbrandon]

She is probably just really nervous about starting a new job. Even something as small as using a key or putting postage on an envelope can make someone nervous if it doesn't work right away. She was probably embarassed that she needed to ask about those small things and just tried to make a joke out of the situation by saying the "blonde moment" thing. I say for right now I would just ignore it, if it continues past the first two weeks then you may want to address it with her. Let her know that it is not very professional, if she has a question she should just ask for help and not be embarassed with how "dumb" she thinks it might be!

 

[ckay87]

Wow, that's deep. Do you have to be blonde to have a "blonde moment?"



I'm blonde and 37 and I have "geriatric moments."

 

[Tiffer]

Wow, that's deep. Do you have to be blonde to have a "blonde moment?"



I'm blonde and 37 and I have "geriatric moments."

I guess I look at it like, you bleach your hair and have 3 inch dark roots. Don't refer to yourself as a "blonde" 4 times within 10 sentences.

It's like my friend, who I love, who got a B**B job, a really good one too, but always talks about her B**Bs as if she were born with them.

IT's not about the being nervous thing, although that's probably all it is. IT's the fake thing that irked me.

It's like getting a spray tan and referring to yourself like you're suddenly Latina or Italian.

 

[KerriSue]

Ouch!

 

[Buckalew11]

It is my opinion that a natural blone's "blonde moments" are not as bad as a chemically treated (bleached or colored) blonde's moments. I think the color seeps in to the bloodstream. LOL

 

[minkydog]

Although it is annoying when someone keeps making a lame joke over and over, it's even more annoying to be the new kid on the block. She's asked you for help twice. Obviously she's nervous. Perhaps asking questions is her way of trying to make a friend. Intead of remaining annoyed with her, why not get up and go see what's wrong with the key? Even if she's got the key in upside down, she'll appreciate your patience if you show her you care. Give the girl a break

 

[Tiffer]

Although it is annoying when someone keeps making a lame joke over and over, it's even more annoying to be the new kid on the block. She's asked you for help twice. Obviously she's nervous. Perhaps asking questions is her way of trying to make a friend. Intead of remaining annoyed with her, why not get up and go see what's wrong with the key? Even if she's got the key in upside down, she'll appreciate your patience if you show her you care. Give the girl a break

Oh I did get up. And I have been more than helpful and haven't expressed any annoyance.

I have tried to let her in on the ins and outs of the office. I am expressing my annoyance to you guys, here on the boards.

I don't regret what I said. I didn't say it in a mean or annoyed way.

I have planty of patience with people.

I was commenting on the blonde thing. Not the newbie thing. I don't mind her having questions...AT ALL. IT was the constant "blonde moment" comment, from a non-blonde to boot, That was weird.

 

[minkydog]

Oh I did get up. And I have been more than helpful and haven't expressed any annoyance.

I have tried to let her in on the ins and outs of the office. I am expressing my annoyance to you guys, here on the boards.

I don't regret what I said. I didn't say it in a mean or annoyed way.

Oh, good. You can be a snarky as you wanna be on the DIS

 

[DisneyAddict_M]

"blonde moment" is more of just a saying than anything. It doesn't necessarily mean she's blonde. I think it would get annoying to hear it that often too.

 

[I Love Pluto]

Blonde moment = "Duh" moment

I agree that she meant she was having a "duh" - but referring to it as a "blonde". Cut her some slack. She's just nervous.

 

[nja33]

I always said I was having a "too much hair dye" moment.

 

[robinb]

What's up with that?

It's self deprecating humor. She's lost because someone didn't do their job and show her how to do things correctly. She's trying to get your help without "bothering" you by trying to make a joke. Cut the "girl" (ugg, I hate that word when used for women) some slack and help her do her job. If you're the one dropping the ball, make more of an effort to show her how to do things right the first time. So often we skip steps that make perfect sense to the people "in the know" but are essential to those on the outside. Give her a chance and the person you liked will come through soon enough.

 

[JadenLayne]

I have many blonde moments and my hair is very dark.

 

[mommy*RN]

I'm with Jaden...I'm a brunette and have been my entire life (never dyed my hair blonde) and I have "blonde moments" all the time. I say it and get a laugh. I agree with pp who said she is probably just nervous and says it in a jokey manner.

 

[woody73]

It's self deprecating humor. She's lost because someone didn't do their job and show her how to do things correctly. She's trying to get your help without "bothering" you by trying to make a joke. Cut the "girl" (ugg, I hate that word when used for women) some slack and help her do her job. If you're the one dropping the ball, make more of an effort to show her how to do things right the first time. So often we skip steps that make perfect sense to the people "in the know" but are essential to those on the outside. Give her a chance and the person you liked will come through soon enough.

I agree.

 

[DisnyMama]

I totally agree with robinb and woody73.