How to Talk About Sports at Work … When You’re Not a Sports Fan
A reader recently asked for tips about how to become “conversational” enough about sports to be able to follow along when her colleagues’ chitchat headed in that direction.
A reader recently asked for tips about how to become “conversational” enough about sports to be able to follow along when her colleagues’ chitchat headed in that direction.
Should you join the office fantasy football league — even if you hate sports and don’t want to commit the time? What about other guy-centric office hobbies? Reader S wonders… What is the rule on joining the office fantasy football league (or other comparable sporting activity) when you don’t know or care about the sport?…
Your office is planning an athletic event, and you want to stay far, far away. Even if you’re worried about feeling awkward, should you go anyway to take advantage of the networking opportunities? How can you say NO to work-related sporting events, like golf and tennis outings, and what are you missing out on if you do? Reader B…
Should you join the office boys’ club if you’ll be the only woman? What if your male coworkers meet and talk shop outside of work while taking part in an activity — such as tennis or golf — that you don’t even like? Reader K, who works outside of the U.S., wonders: I have a question regarding the ‘old boy’s…
What do you wear for a company golf outing?