This is bothering me a lot but what can I do.. would it bother you?

This may sound like a first world problem but it’s really playing on my mind.

Basically my manager was discussing a retired collegue with me, this collegue wanted to return as a volunteer. He told me that he didn’t want the headache (she was quite wild) and said he’d rather have 1 of me or my teammate than 10 of her.

He said there’s more to volunteering in healthcare theres safety, I interrupted and said ‘yea and accountability’. For some reason He misheard this as me saying ‘I’m a nice person’. He suddenly replied with a bit of a laugh ‘your a nice person yea we all know that rachel ha but it’s about professionalism, accountability’.

I said ‘no that’s what I said accountability’ he didn’t seem to acknowledge and carried on.

I’m quite embarrased that he thought I said I was a nice person. It’s just a bit cringe to me.
Also he sees me as a bit of a people pleaser which just makes it more embarrassing for me.

But I can’t correct this can I it’s not substantial enough to bring up with him....

Don’t know why it bothers me so much. Would it bother you?

I understand why it would be bothering you, especially if you’re the type of person who likes people to think of you in a certain way and cares about what others think of you. You’re right in saying that it’s not substantial enough to be brought up and I think that’s because you know that he wouldn’t have thought much about it/dwelled on it like you have. I know it’s difficult, but try not to think so much about it and remember that we focus on what we’ve done and remember our seemingly embarrassing moments wayyy more then anyone else does

yeah, that would bother me too.

How would you correct it or redeem yourself?

I would step up and correct him and tell him what you actually said (again) or you won't actually get over it, takes a bit of courage but i'm sure you can do it.

Would you really?

Do you not think it would be weird bringing it up?

Thanks. Given his reaction (he was laughing a bit in a disproving way) he will probably remember it. I think I do t want to bring up as it might make me sound a bit weird. I will take your advice though thanks

I’m not sure how I can correct this really.. if anyone has any ideas...

This may sound like a first world problem but it’s really playing on my mind.

Basically my manager was discussing a retired collegue with me, this collegue wanted to return as a volunteer. He told me that he didn’t want the headache (she was quite wild) and said he’d rather have 1 of me or my teammate than 10 of her.

He said there’s more to volunteering in healthcare theres safety, I interrupted and said ‘yea and accountability’. For some reason He misheard this as me saying ‘I’m a nice person’. He suddenly replied with a bit of a laugh ‘your a nice person yea we all know that rachel ha but it’s about professionalism, accountability’.

I said ‘no that’s what I said accountability’ he didn’t seem to acknowledge and carried on.

I’m quite embarrased that he thought I said I was a nice person. It’s just a bit cringe to me.
Also he sees me as a bit of a people pleaser which just makes it more embarrassing for me.

But I can’t correct this can I it’s not substantial enough to bring up with him....

Don’t know why it bothers me so much. Would it bother you?

Yeah it would bother me is well, but, not like he's gonna get a huge megaphone and scream out to everyone in your workplace that you're nice or anything like that lmfao. Let him think what he wants ig

That would bother me too. I hate stupid misunderstandings like that.

Ive worked with him for nearly years if it makes a difference.

See I’m hesitant to bring it up with him as I already come across as a people pleaser and so am not sure if mentioning it will seem weird.. if you know what I mean. I don’t know if I’m better just leaving it and maybe putting myself down a bit to try and counterbalance

Would you do anything about it? It will be next Monday when I see him now

That would bother me but it's healthier to try and let it go

Would you do anything about it? Or would that be even weirder..

I want a poll on this! Who would bring it back up with him to correct themselves and who wouldn’t lol.

I’m thinking of actually doing it but am thinking of how to make it as subtle as possible