People who think they are Google

I WAS that person!! Thank God I've matured because if I was still that way at my age (63) I'd be in real trouble! The reason I needed to be the authority on all knowledge was to feel superior to others. I actually felt so inferior and lacking in beauty and skills that I used my "knowledge" to try to bring me up to the level of whomever I was with. Everyone was prettier, smarter, better dressed, more skillful, better socially, and just better in every way than I was. I was like this well into my 50s, believe it or not. It was only after I escaped from a toxic marriage--thank God he filed for divorce because I never would have--and began living on my own far away that I saw some very unsettling things in my life and had the opportunity to examine my feelings and why I had them. You are dealing with someone who is acting superior because he/she feels so inferior. Say some nice things every so often, compliment her shoes, her clothing, ask her for her opinion on things. And don't just say "nice shoes, Martha", say "I really like those shoes, do you think they have them in my size? Where did you get them?" Be sincere. She'll gain confidence if people help her and she won't have to be such a know it all.

I hate dealing with people like that. I just try not to associate myself with people like that.

You can all petition her to be out of the team.

There are lots of people like that and they never change.

Yes. My bf is a know it all. Everyone but him is always wrong (unless they agree with him of course). Ugh hate know it alls.

Just ignore them.

It is bit difficult to handle such people. Tell her to be silent for sometimes and let us listen other's ideas as well. Then we will decide what will do. I agree it is not easy to convince such people. But have a try. Good luck

Those are very difficult people to deal with. I usually minimize my contact with such individuals.

Everywhere you will find such people . They are so dominating that they always ignore other's opinions. The best way to deal with such people is to avoid her. In the starting she may not realize it what's wrong but after few days she will realise that something is wrong with her that's why people are neglecting her

I'm glad I'm not part of the work force anymore. Otherwise, I would have felt extremely annoyed everyday seeing this person at work.

I have a brother who tells me about what playing music professionally is like (he doesn't play an instrument and I play professionally) and another friend who gives me advice in how to be a good child psychologist (children and animals flee from him in radial symmetry). So I guess my answer is "yes." I would just avoid such people, unless you have your "don't give a sh*t" mojo working.

Go around her and ask for other people's suggestions. That's what I would do. I wouldn't deal with that person.

I wish I had some advice, but I think it's well to agree - avoid conflict and realize that other people will come to know what she is like, if they haven't already. Good luck!

If the boss spoke to her and it hasn't made a difference - then I really don't know...

It will depend which position she is holding in hierarchy in your office. If she is a middle level or senior level executive, then it will not be easy to handle her. If she is neither of the two (above) then she needed to be told in clear terms that she needs to think in the larger terms so that organization could get benefit as a whole.

It is not easy to deal.with know it all.people.on the workplace.

hmmm, that person is patronizing and condescending. i would not go near this person and not even listen to what she is blabbering about.

First, do things according to her and show the results for her comments.

Look blankly at her as if you don't understand what she is saying.

This kind of people are the most irritating one, they don't have any interest to listen or understand others opinions. I think to let them be what they are but convey your opinion with confidence and grace is the way to deal with them.