Yikes 😳 — that’s totally unacceptable behavior! How you handle it depends on your safety and workplace rules, but here’s a safe approach:
- Stay calm and step away – don’t retaliate physically; keep your distance.
- Get cleaned up – wash your face/hands immediately if needed.
- Report it – tell your manager or HR right away. Spitting is considered assault in many places, and it needs to be documented.
- Document everything – note the time, location, and any witnesses.
- Follow workplace procedures – your company may have policies for dealing with aggressive customers or coworkers.
- Protect your health – if you feel at risk of infection, seek medical advice.
You have every right to set boundaries and stay safe. Nobody should treat you like that at work.
If you want, I can give a quick script of what to say in the moment to stay calm but assertive. Do you want me to do that?
