As someone who has fallen prey to ticklers at previous workplaces, I'll note that there's a real kick of fun to being tortured by a coworker like that -- the embarrassment of having your professional demeanor undermined in front of a broad audience of both men and women, the helplessness of being required to deliver yourself every day to the place where your tickler resides.
But there's definitely also a downside to that. Seeing you squirm and writhe with helpless giggles in the office, especially if it happens repeatedly, does color some people's perceptions of you -- they don't necessarily say anything but you can tell that on some level they've decided you're frivolous or immature or unprofessional or lacking in self-control, and I'm convinced it affected not only my image in the work community there but it also negatively affected my eligibility for promotions and other opportunities. Just sayin'.
But there's definitely also a downside to that. Seeing you squirm and writhe with helpless giggles in the office, especially if it happens repeatedly, does color some people's perceptions of you -- they don't necessarily say anything but you can tell that on some level they've decided you're frivolous or immature or unprofessional or lacking in self-control, and I'm convinced it affected not only my image in the work community there but it also negatively affected my eligibility for promotions and other opportunities. Just sayin'.
