Inappropriate behavior

[ChristineSharp]

Hello Advisors,

Please help me with a tricky situation that happened a couple of days ago. I have a client who I have been working with for a couple of months now. He is older than I and very professional. He called me yesterday and it was immediately obvious that he had been heavely drinking or drugging due to his slurred speach and inability to carry on a conversation. There were several uncomfortable long pauses. I finally said, "is there anything else"? to which he replied, "I just want to talk to you". I told him that I was unable to talk right then and ended the conversation.

Now, I know that people drink. Was this a bad day for him? Was he lonely? Was he being inappropriate? Should I overlook it and carry on as usual in the future? Our relationship and work relies heavely on trust. Can he be trusted? I don't know what to say to him the next time he calls.

May I have your advice please in this very delicate situation.

Thanking you in advance.

Christine

[sjdurante]

Chirstine,

Clearly this guy had a bad day and let's face it he probably likes you. If he didn't he would never have hired you. Of course there is a line and did he cross it?....Yes, he did. From your question he really didn't say anything that would indicate that he's a danger.

He probably feels like an idiot and you feel weird about the exchange. If you had a good relationship, then I would laugh it off with him, and both agree to a set of rules in a non threatening way.

But make sure that you don't, in any way lead him to believe that his actions are Ok.

Just make sure that all of your business is kept in the office.

[ChristineSharp]

Hello SJDurante,

Thanks so much for your reply. It sounds sensible. I will try to follow your advice. Thank you for taking the time to reply. That was very kind of you.

Chris