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Ok so I have to know if I'm just old fashion or if I have a reason to be bitchy...please let me know your thoughts.
I have a co-worker who is super annoying. She sits by our boss at every meeting and during the meeting she will take her hair down just to redo her ponytail. I hate having to see her grooming because I'm trying to listen to my boss speak. I find this really rude and distracting.
She is also a temp and takes notes on everything! She is such a kiss ass that I just want to slap her. I know that this reflects more on me than her but I honestly can't seem to shake it. Does anyone have some suggestions on how I can get pass this??
I have a co-worker who is super annoying. She sits by our boss at every meeting and during the meeting she will take her hair down just to redo her ponytail. I hate having to see her grooming because I'm trying to listen to my boss speak. I find this really rude and distracting.
She is also a temp and takes notes on everything! She is such a kiss ass that I just want to slap her. I know that this reflects more on me than her but I honestly can't seem to shake it. Does anyone have some suggestions on how I can get pass this??
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Permalink Reply by Shayna on -
I agree - Stay calm, cool, and collected - and if what she's doing is paying off, suck it up and try it out yourself. You should always have a notepad with you in meetings - that's not kissing up, it's common sense!
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Permalink Reply by Martin S on -
If she is a temp, her taking notes on everything may be her just trying to keep her job or turn it into a full-time position.
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Permalink Reply by Angie on -
I definitely don't consider myself a kiss ass - you don't like me, you don't like me is my attitude. But I do take notes for everything. And while I don't undo my pony tail, I do touch my face a LOT. It's a bad habit, so when I am stressed or nervous or bored, I play with my skin. >.<
I think the best thing you can do is just ignore her. She's not really doing anything towards you, so if you complain about her re-doing her pony or taking notes, that doesn't really go in your favor. I have many pet peeves, but I've learned that it's just easier to ignore and pay attention to what you're supposed to be doing, unless the person is purposefully trying to piss you off or is doing something against company policy.
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Permalink Reply by Holly Renee on -
Hmmmmm... Have you tried getting to know her? Maybe she does those things because she is really nervous? I fidget with my hair and tend to take a lot of notes when I am nervous. It helps me stay focused and not think about my jitters. Honestly, she might just be trying to get through the day like you. I would ask her out to lunch. Or ask her how her night went. Find something in common with her and I really think it will help you find her less annoying. Maybe you two could be friends?
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Permalink Reply by Angie on
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Actually, this is really good advice. Never hurts to make a friend. Last job, during training, I was super shy and so was this other girl. When we had to get our ID pictures taken, she just nervously laughed and whispered "I hate having my picture taken..." and I agreed and told her a funny story. I like making people laugh, especially if I know they're feeling nervous, shy, etc.
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Permalink Reply by Peppers on -
I agree with this. I think the more you're around someone the more you start to like them. It's actually been proven- it's called the "mere-exposure effect." Happens to me all the time. Sometimes when I first meet someone I don't care for them very much but after awhile I start to really like them. I guess just try not to be judgmental because if you were in her shoes you probably would feel sad if your co-workers were disliking you for such petty reasons.
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