Handout 11 HW
Handout 11.7 “Cock of the Walk” Discussion
Name: David Ferreira
For the following discussion, you will be provided with a hypothetical situation that may sound ridiculous, impossible, and/or preposterous. For the purpose of this assignment assume that this situation could happen. Fully discuss the implications of the situation.
Your teenage son has been working for several weeks as a waiter at “Cock of the Walk,” a new bar/restaurant in the area. Although he is making good money, you are worried about some of the things he is telling you about his work environment. He was very uncomfortable when he found out that his uniform consists only of a small, tight pair of men’s bike shorts with the phrase, “cock of the walk” printed on the waistband, and his name printed on the backside. In addition, customers frequently touch his chest (or elsewhere!) while he takes orders and waits on them. The party atmosphere is carried a little too far by some of the clientele and alcohol seems to make the situation worse. He has received many unwanted sexual offers and has been the butt of sexual jokes. Most customers call him “boy” rather than his name. His supervisors are less than sympathetic and tell him, “Customers are always right; do what it takes to make them happy.” He is very unhappy and wants your advice about the following issues.
Answer each of the following questions.
1.
He knows he feels stressed out and wants to avoid going to work, but can’t put a finger on why he feels the way he does. What do you think is contributing to his anxiety?
Well there touching him in weird areas while making orders and they are making fun of him and also calling him boy.
2.
He is considering quitting this job, but the money is really good. Should he quit and get a job making less money? What factors would influence your decision to advise him to quit or stay?
Well if he is living at home can afford to live at home to find a new job that pays the same or if
Name: David Ferreira
For the following discussion, you will be provided with a hypothetical situation that may sound ridiculous, impossible, and/or preposterous. For the purpose of this assignment assume that this situation could happen. Fully discuss the implications of the situation.
Your teenage son has been working for several weeks as a waiter at “Cock of the Walk,” a new bar/restaurant in the area. Although he is making good money, you are worried about some of the things he is telling you about his work environment. He was very uncomfortable when he found out that his uniform consists only of a small, tight pair of men’s bike shorts with the phrase, “cock of the walk” printed on the waistband, and his name printed on the backside. In addition, customers frequently touch his chest (or elsewhere!) while he takes orders and waits on them. The party atmosphere is carried a little too far by some of the clientele and alcohol seems to make the situation worse. He has received many unwanted sexual offers and has been the butt of sexual jokes. Most customers call him “boy” rather than his name. His supervisors are less than sympathetic and tell him, “Customers are always right; do what it takes to make them happy.” He is very unhappy and wants your advice about the following issues.
Answer each of the following questions.
1.
He knows he feels stressed out and wants to avoid going to work, but can’t put a finger on why he feels the way he does. What do you think is contributing to his anxiety?
Well there touching him in weird areas while making orders and they are making fun of him and also calling him boy.
2.
He is considering quitting this job, but the money is really good. Should he quit and get a job making less money? What factors would influence your decision to advise him to quit or stay?
Well if he is living at home can afford to live at home to find a new job that pays the same or if