How do you deal with people you can't stand at work?

Hi there n30wing! There are instances when we can't totally avoid unwanted and annoying colleagues especially at work. But we can always try. In my case, I try my very best to avoid them the best way I can. Well, of course, in the most proper way possible too. You are right, when we keep ourselves busy, the less time we get to interact with unwanted and annoying colleagues. It gets easier when we can actually spend more time away from them. Like in my case, since I am working as a teacher, I actually spend more time in my classes than I do in our faculty room. That makes it more convenient for me.

i try to ignore them and their comments which really, really annoy me. there are times that i have to make up excuses just to spend the time or breaktime away from them.Like there are times when and i try to make up with all the negative vibes by doing something happy at home. like reading a book , be with friends, watch a movie, or malling.

you will have to ignore them, n30wing. there are times however, when they manage to get into your nerves and thus will really trouble you inwardly. just talk about the annoying officemate to the family when you reach home. this is the only way to unload the burden without running the risk of picking a fight with the annoying guy.

Hello There! There were times that I really let myself down or underestimate myself especially when I am feeling so down. I know it is not right but I can’t help it when I am so depressed in what is happening with my life. But lately, I have been so positive with all my plans and I always set my mind not to underestimate myself so that I can do my work properly. It is just a matter of believing in yourself. Goodluck and thanks for the discussion! Happy Mylotting! Cheers!

hi, we come across many people everyday....some we like some we dont...and some we just cant stand in their presence... as far as i am concerned i just dont respond .... no matter what happens i never respond.... i think the best way to avoid a person is to stop thnking of him.... the more you think the more are the chances of coming across with him ... trust me,this might sound strange ... we usually think or let me say 'concentrate' on what we dont like ....thats why we get to end with such thing that we hate...for example before an examination we think of question what we have not practised and in the exam we find them.. now lets concentrate on what we like what we want....and see how we can make our own world..in which there are only the things,people.. that we like... bye merry christmas...

As they say ignore them, but for me, Why stop for a while and think what the positive attitude they have and what they can help you in your work and when they annoying you try to just smile back, because some people being happy when they know that they are annoying... Be patient and think it just in work you saw them.... A prosperous new year for us my friend.

I agree with your way of thinking. Sometimes the work place can be an unfavorable place to work when it comes to colleagues that have a tendency to annoy you or just be plain old bothersome. I am a stay at home mother of a little boy so I haven't really been working outside of the home in quite a while. However I do remember working in offices and the like and being around people. There are always going to be people with personalities that conflict with your own. When I would just keep occupied and worry about my own work and getting things done so the boss or manager would be happy then that is what will best suit me when it comes to co workers that can be irritating. Sometimes it is hard to get around those that are not too nice at work because you have to see them every day and you need to work to make a living. It is not always easy just to quit as soon as there are people that aren't too nice because you will find co workers that might not be too easy to get along with in all areas of the working life. In my younger years I have made the mistake of actually leaving some places because there were unfavorable environments where other people were not "rubbing me the right way" but sometimes certain people would have me that upset. I have grown up and become much more mature and I know now that I could handle things better with diplomacy.