Posted by Susan J on May 12, 2004, at 9:01:15
In reply to Re: I don't like a lot of people -- Help., posted by TexasChic on May 12, 2004, at 8:48:58
>>I really don't know what to do about the forced socializing thing because I'm in the same boat.
<<Yeah, I know what you mean. One of my problems is none of us has any work to do right now, so I can't claim work. And another problem is I don't mind socializing with *most* of these people who bug me in my office, if I'm out in the hallway or something. I don't know how to describe it. It's like I'd much rather surf the net without being bothered than to talk to someone who plops down in the chair and starts chatting. But it's OK if I'm out in the hallway and bump into someone.And then I've got self-confidence issues, like why would these people even *want* to talk to me? Aren't I being arrogant thinking I'll hurt their feelings by asking them to leave?
Thanks for the insight, yes it's definitely *my* problem. :-) One guy, though, the more I blow him off, the more he pops into my office. Like I'll tell him I'm busy, and he'll come back a half hour later and ask if I'm still busy. I say yes, and he'll pop back in about 20 minutes later, and ask again. It's insane.
I'm going to have to tell them to just go away. God, it's not like they get interesting conversation from me when I'm in this mood. I pretty much ignore them when they are in my office.....just bizzare.
Thanks again. :-)
poster:Susan J
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