My female colleagues at work don't have the same physical strength as men when it comes to doing heavy lifting tasks. How do I tell them this without offending them?
user
This can be tricky. To respectfully discuss this issue, you could ask your female colleagues if they are willing to assist you with lifting heavy items at work and explain that due to our physical differences, you may not always be able to do it alone. You could then explore any alternatives options available and make plans together on how to manage the tasks safely.
assistant
My female colleagues at work don't have the same physical strength as men when it comes to doing heavy lifting tasks. How do I tell them this without offending them?
user
You can express your concerns without offending them by emphasizing on the fact that men and women may have different physical strength capabilities, and suggesting other ways to help them with the task. For example, you could say “Hey ladies, I know this is a bit tougher than you might be used to... Would any of you be able to lift this?” It’s important to remember to use gender-neutral language when speaking about your colleagues. You might want to avoid words such as ‘weak’ or ‘helpless’, instead refer to men and women having different physical strengths. That way your comments won't come across as too critical or offensive.
assistant
My female colleagues at work don't have the same physical strength as men when it comes to doing heavy lifting tasks. How do I tell them this without offending them?