Some people are just rude in the workplace
By violann
@violann (436)
United States
April 4, 2011 8:19pm CST
I've been at my job about a month now. (yea back to work) There's one lady there that I work with that never responds when I speak to her. When I see her in the morning I will say good morning, how're you and she doesn't even acknowledge that I exist. Everyone else will say good morning or hi back to me except her. She speaks and/or acknowledges everyone else so I know she's not hard of hearing. I personally think this is rude. Even if she doesn't like me that's still no reason to be rude. I have worked with people that I didn't much like, however if they spoke to me I spoke back. So what's your take on this lotters.
Enjoy the day :)
11 responses
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
5 Apr 11
That was rude of her and discriminatory.
Maybe, since you are new in the job, she's trying to scare you so the worst of you could be elicited . Don't succumb, just be nice always to everybody.
In due time, she will realize her arrogance and will feel ashamed of it.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
7 Apr 11
Well, if that has been going on for quite a while, but she still remains like that, i think it would be best not to mind or greet her anymore. Is she a rank and file like you or is she of higher rank? maybe she she is thinking of herself as of very high position or is power tripping. 
@neenie (343)
• United States
5 Apr 11
Is it affecting your job at all? I'm not sure what you do but if she is being rude in front of customers or you can't accomplish something because she won't respond to you, she could be affecting your job. If she is, I would say something to a manager. If she's not really affecting you and it's just annoying, I would try to kill her with kindness. Especially say hi to her when other people are around so that she looks even ruder in front of other people.
@violann (436)
• United States
6 Apr 11
it doesn't affect my job, I'm in housekeeping, for now, so we're by ourselves most of the day except for break and when we first get there in the morning. I'll continue to say good morning to her, then stick my tongue out at her or make a face and laugh and go on with my day. I know that's childish, but it's fun and it'll be even more fun when she catches me. :):):)
Enjoy the day
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
5 Apr 11
It is unfortunate but people like this are simply rude and envious. People like her simply can't can't stand why others do well. Best suggestion is to continue being you and not allow her to see any sign of her getting to you.
You carry on as usual, greet her showing her you are not as she and maybe one day she will realize her ways are immature.
It is not easy but try and ignore her ways. You greet as usual and carry on with your day. Never allow anyone to change your character, it somehow gives them thrills. Wishing you all the best.
@violann (436)
• United States
5 Apr 11
Oh I don't let it get to me, it just amazes me that people are like that. I worked at another place this lady I was friends with at the work place was like that. I told her she shouldn't be like that and that it was rude, saying good morning to someone wouldn't hurt. She said she didn't care if she didn't like them she wouldn't speak to them. I said to her well ya know what, it'll come back to bite ya one day. sure enough it did she said good morning to someone one day and they just ignored her, she was so upset. She started saying good morning or hi to people she didn't like after that.
My thing is you don't have to socialize with them, but ya don't need to be rude either.
have a great day :)
@jpaxxx21 (170)
• Singapore
5 Apr 11
that is rude of her.. are u in a higher position than her? maybe she sees ur potential & looks at u as a threat. lol. well, some people are like that. I have been in my company for 2 years now. During my first month, i have met rude people too.U know the kind when u're new & u don't know who to hang out with at lunch. in time, u will know the people who u could get along with Just be urself :)
@madp_071983 (228)
• Oman
5 Apr 11
I find it challenging on your part. Well, it seems that she doesn't want you back to job. You might be a threat or a pain in her a**. Nevertheless, continue to be good and nice to her. Just think that you are always at your best when you look good, do good, and feel good.
For as long as you don't hurt anybody with your words, deeds and thoughts then you are on the right track.
Remember, never ever let just one person ruin the rest of your day.
In ending, here's an aphorism for you to live by, "Be nice to others not because they are nice but because you are nice." =)
@p3ks626 (6538)
• Philippines
5 Apr 11
I met the rudest person in my previous workplace and what's worse about it is that he is the so called manager in the company. Not that he became the manager because of his skills but because the owner of the company trusts him when it comes to financial matters. He really is very effective as a manager and with that, he became rude.
@xien2xien (1382)
• Philippines
5 Apr 11
i don't know what's her exact reason why is she doing this to you, but all i can think of is maybe she just simply don't like you that's why she doesn't talk to you, all you have to do is just ignore her attitude continue to greet her eventhough she's that rude, at least she's the one with insecurity and rudeness in the end.
@AriannasMommy210 (30)
• United States
5 Apr 11
That is extremely rude! She obviously dislikes you for some reason or another, but to be that rude is just ignorant. I would simply continue to "kill her with kindness", continue to say good morning and be nice, it just shows that you are the bigger person.
@maunesrockford92078 (305)
• Philippines
5 Apr 11
Rude people at work means only one thing they don't like their work anymore and prey on employee's who are honest and hardworking on their job, these are the kind of people that we should avoid because they will mean no good at all in our respective position and they are just self absorbing.
