Problems at work!

In the first place, I don't think they can do that legally. Unless there are specified dress codes like a uniform, I don't think your company can dictate to you that you cannot wear a bow tie. Now, if you are wearing something deliberately distracting like one of those ties that lights up or something, they may be able to restrict you from wearing those. If I were you, I would speak to the boss and find out the legitimacy of the rumors and if he/she starts confirming this, I would suggest you contact the labor board regarding your legal rights to wear bow ties. Honestly, I do not think they can prevent you from wearing bow ties to the office. This guy sounds like he just simply wants to cause problems for you and you need to make it clear that you aren't going to be bullied.

I think that guy needs to get over it, you can wear what you want. If a tie is required at work that should mean ANY kind of tie, unless they ban bowties (and I would take that as an individual attack against me) I would still wear it. He'll eventually get over it.

I would only complain if you were not wearing it with a button down collar. LOL I kick the guys a$$ if he said anything like that to me. But you might not be able to or have the option. Today's society seems to frown upon that behavior. You should go to your manager and ask what is up. If there is a problem explain your case. Go above your managers head if you need to and explain why you should be allowed to wear a bow tie. I don't know the size of the company but there is also the human resources department. Personally if it were my company and an employee was some type of distraction to others I would have them change if they couldn't give me a good reason. I will not let employees wear ear rings as an example. That is the way it is. They don't have to accept the job. However in this case it is the other employee's lack of focus on their work that is the distraction and they are picking on you. If they were doing their Fn job they wouldn't even notice you unless you work in a group.

Sounds like the new guy doesn't have enough work to do. If he has time to criticize your neckwear, then maybe he needs more work to distract him from his distraction of your neckwear.

i think he needs some kind of an orientation that he should not take into big deal on himself what other people wear. he must get his own fashion of choice instead rather than look at others. i suggest you try talking to him personally and ask him nicely. i hope you two can arrive at amenable settlement :)

I think that this co-worker of yours is just jeleous of you, and your bow ties. He just wishes he could be as stylish as you and is just trying to level the playing feild.

rather petty of him isnt it? perhaps you should have a chat with your boss. tell him that you dont understand why the guy has a problem with you, and that nobody else has ever mentioned a "problem" with your bowtie. its not like you're wearing a giant clown bowtie, or one with sequins and flashing lights or something. as long as you appear professional..there should be no problem with your choice of neckwear. does anybody else in the office wear a bowtie? if not, and a "no bowtie ordinance" does come into affect then you can pretty much be assured that it is aimed straight at you..and tell your boss that you take offense to that. i really dont think there is anything you can do about it legally, at least to my limited knowledge, however a lot of companies nowadays are extremely sensitive to the word "offensive" (lol)and the boss wouldnt be able to deny that the ordinance is for YOU alone (if you're the only bowtie wearer of course) certainly dont let some petty whinings of a guy who apparantly has nothing better to complain about, cause you to leave your job..unless you find one you are happier with!! good luck!

I will never say you quit due to such silly reasons. I know what you are going through. You are there atleast longer that the new person. You might talk to your friends and talk to your boss in a group. May be this will help. And try not to get disturbed by a new comes. May be he is trying to grab some attention. So, think wise and act wise. Good luck for your success.

It's probably his own insecurities that is making him pick you as a target. Talk it over with your boss. It could just be a rumor your coworker has started. As long as you're doing your job, it shouldn't matter if you wear a bowtie. Or, you could talk it over with your coworker; try to find out why your choice of neckwear offends him. It's probably something totally different bothering him, but he's taking it out on you. Good luck to you and keep us posted on the outcome.

I think each person has his/her own style. If you don't like it, you just tell him/her your feelings.