Why do some people get so upset. . . (a rant)
@desertdarlene (8911)
United States
March 23, 2007 8:35pm CST
when you don't greet or say "good bye" to them in a certain way. This volunteer got so mad at me because she said "Good bye, nice to see you again" and all I said was "Good Bye". I mean, we have always said the same good bye and never bothered her before. Today she said "Well, I guess it wasn't good to see me." I said, "I didn't mean it that way" And, she growled "whatever".
You know, this woman is stupid and clueless. I only work on Friday and Saturday there and she keeps saying "oh, what's wrong, I haven't seen you in a while" whenever she doesn't come in on the days that I work. She is also quite a know-it-all. She doesn't do this to anyone else.
Truth is, I think she's in my face all the time and I don't like her. I wish she would just ignore me. I actually hope I never see her again.
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@juls2me2 (2150)
• United States
24 Mar 07
It's funny how things get our goats! Sounds like she may have been trying to subtly be friendly and get to know you. Apparently wasn't getting what she wanted. I'd toss it off as its her problem. Good thing you only see her once in awhile. I would have to laugh if someone always asked me what's wrong, I haven't seen you in a while. Especially because you don't work the same days.
@desertdarlene (8911)
• United States
25 Mar 07
Someone said that she was just joking and I'm taking this way too seriously. Perhaps they're right. But, she sure didn't seem like she was joking. I respect that she has a different personality than I do and she should do the same for me.
@cyclonewriter (2168)
• United States
24 Mar 07
Well, I am one that isn't particular on the exact words of how you greet me, only that you acknowledge that I spoke to you. I have a pet peeve that if I speak, you speak. I think it is the teacher in me..LOL...Maybe you could speak to her one on one and express your frustrations...I know how irritating some people can be..best of luck !
@desertdarlene (8911)
• United States
24 Mar 07
I do acknowledge her greeting. I just didn't say "it was good to see you again, too" because she says the same thing every time I see her. I didn't even realize I didn't say it because the way she approaches me is so forceful. I really am not glad to see her and wishes she would go away. So, it might be unconscious.
I tried to apologize to her about it, but she just said "whatever" and stomped off with a scowl. Everyone thinks she's just such a sweetheart. I think she's a mental case. I want to tell her never to come back, but I can't. I might get into some real trouble at work because I'm not in charge of the volunteers.
