Is it normal to feel awkward to train opposite sex at work?

[Anonymous]

This guy is same nationality as me and I have to train him why do I feel little awkward about it?

[emeraldsaphire]

I've never had a problem with it, I'm an art director and lead a small team. It's mostly women, but he have 2 guys on the team. We are like a family. I'm going to miss them when I leave.

[Asker]

Trueee

[queenofcardio]

Not normal. I did it the other day and it was totally fine.

You're over thinking it and maybe that's why it's awkward

[Asker]

Wymmm?

[Anonymous]

Maybe not so much for women, but for men training women, it can be.

[Asker]

How come?

[Opinion Owner]

A lot of men, especially these days don’t want to train women or be alone w them on business trips or things like that. Mainly because they’re convened about being accused of something. Even if he said something that wasn’t meant to be said in a bad way, she could easily twist it. That’s why I’ve told my management that I do not wish to be a trainer when it comes to new employees. I said for both, but it was more so because of women.

[zombiewoof]

Are you attracted to him,

[Asker]

Nooo not at all

[zombiewoof]

Have you trained guys before

[Asker]

Mostly woman if anything

[zombiewoof]

Are you used to taking instructions from guys, rather than giving them

[Asker]

Well man are more dominant in my culture when it comes to woman

[zombiewoof]

Most places they are

[jahaims]

Nope