Posted by B2chica on May 11, 2004, at 15:49:24
In reply to Re: I don't like a lot of people -- Help. » partlycloudy, posted by Susan J on May 11, 2004, at 15:02:05
SusanJ.
OK, i'm going to pass on a couple little secrets i actually got from my boss. cuz i made it VERY clear i am not a social person and people kept coming in and talking to me for extended (ear bleeding boring amounts of time), even if i would turn around and keep working! (get a clue people)
anyway,
#1 one thing is when someone comes into your office, immediately stand up, face them and say "what can i do for you" -maybe walk toward them a little-usually that will take them off guard and they will respond and get out, if not walk them to the door and say i haven't had a chance to go to the restroom all morning (afternoon whatever).
#2 is NEVER EVER have an empty chair in your office. ALWAYS pile files or boxes or equipment on them, that way they can't get comfortable, if it's someone you want to stay tell them to clear off a chair or you do it for them.
i'm sure every work area is a little different but these tips have Really worked for me.oh, and FYI those people you have described? i'm irritated by them already, did i mention i have a short temper? ya, not a good combination. I would probably tell the lech to "back off" and that any part of his anatomy that touches me again will be shoved in my zip drive. the single "looser" that wants a man, i'd leave tons of flyers or emails for dating services.
and for the suitemate, well since you have to live day in and out with them are you able to wear headsets at work? -hell they don't even have to be on or plugged in, as long as they think they are...HTH
Best of luck,
B2c.
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