don't like me and we have nothing in common. I work in a seperate department at my job so I really do not have to communicate with them to get my job done. I try my best to get my job done and go home, without talking to these immature employees, but it seems like they are always wanting to talk to me for some reason. Please Answer. I know that this is not the category to ask this question, but I will get the most responces here.
2007-09-20 01:00:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Yeah you're in the wrong section but try to pretend to be as nice as possible and pretend that you're listening to them otherwise your name will be "asocial, weird or wild". Try to be patient until to get home. In business life this is something you cannot escape from.
You can eat your lunch earlier or later then them, if you've got tea breaks do not go and have your drink in your room or at your desk (if it's possible). Always try to seem busy infront of your computer or never hold up your head from your books, notebooks etc. If you see one of them pretend that you're on the phone (like you're calling someone or in the middle of an important business conversation). You can do it by your cell phone too. Try to leave the work earlier or later then them if it's possible.
Good luck
2007-09-20 01:10:54 · answer #1 · answered by Ardelia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me start by saying that in my opinion there is nothing wrong with going to work and getting your job done. I always felt that I should do my best when I am working and stay focused on getting the task that I am doing done on time and correctly.
The fact is though that any work situation involves a certain amount of social interaction with others. You indicate that the people who try to talk to you don't like you and you have nothing in common. Let me ask how do you know that if you don't spend any time getting to know them? As for them being immature is that really the case or might you be hanging a label on them to justify in your own mind not having anything to do with other people.
You may work in a separate department and not have any direct dealings with any of the people that are trying to communicate with you but that doesn't mean they are bad people or that they dislike you. Did it occur to you that these people may be reaching out to you to in an effort to make your workplace a bit more pleasant. I think you should let your guard down a bit and give these folks a chance. Talk to them, get to know them and see what develops.
My feeling is that having a bit of fun while working is not a bad thing as long as the work doesn't suffer.
2007-09-20 08:21:39 · answer #2 · answered by YoungFella 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, why do you think they don't like you? Do they make fun of you or belittle you in some way? Maybe they are just trying to reach out to you and simply be friendly. But, if this really bothers you that much, then I would suggest that you politely tell them that you are either really busy and can't talk or you just simply would prefer to be left alone. Just don't shut yourself off to people. You never know when you may need a favor or a friend.
2007-09-20 08:15:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Coworkers are coworkers not friends. However in this day and age a lot of people think that the work place is somewhere to socialize. Or (and I think this likely in your case) they pretend to be friendly so that you will say something that can become fodder for their gossip mill.
Keep doing what you are doing, work and go home, socialize with the people that you want to outside of the work place.
2007-09-20 08:18:41 · answer #4 · answered by Rebecca W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would seem to me that work would go by a lot faster if you made some friends. Even if you don't need them to get your job done, it's just nice to say - Hi how ya doing? - sometimes.
If you really don't want friends, just tell them - I come here to make money, not friends. - that would give me the hint to stop trying to talk to a person.
How do you know they don't like you? Maybe they are just being friendly.........
2007-09-20 08:12:22 · answer #5 · answered by ♦justme♦ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well you said you dont need them, to get your job done, , but you in the same office with them,,,,well, sorry but you going to find out some where down the road of life, you will need to call on them,, an you going to find out, they may not be willing to help you, , now you said they dont like you, well i can see, where they comeing from, if you being unfriendly, , i dont blame them... i work many different job, over the years, an the one i thought, i never need, was the one i had to call on, , even one, save my life,,so before you say you dont need them to do your job, think,,,,,, for their a life out side the job, an you never know, ,what you could come to face, an who you going to need,, realy, what harm, will it do to be a little nice,
2007-09-20 09:06:58 · answer #6 · answered by ghostwalker077 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could be cynical and imagine that the only reason they are being nice to you is so that they can figure you out and then get together and be immature at your expense...but I guess it depends on how you want to live your life. What would you lose if you let someone in? What could you gain?
2007-09-20 08:14:45 · answer #7 · answered by Nati 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
be pleasant, say good morning or night. but if they are asking you personal questions i would tell them "i need to get back to work - dont have time to chat" they are probably just nosey. if you tell them anything they will just tell everyone else in the office.
2007-09-20 08:24:01 · answer #8 · answered by Cornell is Hot! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you responded in conversation you might be surprised that they do like u and u could have something in common.
2007-09-20 08:51:13 · answer #9 · answered by lil_linda36 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be nice, answer the questions the have, then go abouts your business.
2007-09-20 08:13:42 · answer #10 · answered by Tami H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋