Memphis Business Daily

Irritating 'greeting' coworker that stands outside entrance door to work....is awkward...?

He waits outside until start of shift smoking and I know he doesn't like me...backstabs and gossips with cronies...I used to say hello...or nice weather, etc. until I heard his backstabbing get worse. Now, I just walk on by him without saying anything but he makes this a big deal too.....by muttering under his breath...and giving me dirty looks. I was always the first to speak to him when I did in the past. He can gossip any other time, but wants to play this game like I am snotty and not speak to me first. He is coworker and not management. I asked others if they say hello to him....and they say no. No big deal for them? I get the added dirty looks...? I am even thinking of parking in the lot [out of my way] so I won't have to pass in front of him, but go straight into door....I don't know why people are so fake with greetings or not when they can't stand ya anyway? I'd rather not speak at all. Yesterday, I noted when another coworker pulled in and walked to door with him..

Public Comments

1. don know maybe he wants to check out everybodys a55, that sicko. make it quick n unanswerable by saying "hibye hibye"
2. Just keep on ignoring him--1) why should you have to park out of your way? and 2) your very presence seems to be pisssing him off, so enjoy that power.
3. Well, I would bring up the situation with Human Resources. First, that he is smoking close to the entrance. You could say that the smoke bothers you. Second, that he is muttering inappropriate remarks when you enter, and that you feel threatened and uncomfortable. Finally, just mention the things that you mentioned here: that you feel a need to park in an area that is inconvenient to you, just to avoid him, and that you often wait for other employees so that you can enter with them. I think the guy in question is a weirdo and has a few loose screws. Good luck.
4. He is totally weirdo!He knows most ppl avoid him and u were the one nice persone that actually spoke to him and now he is oppsessed with you.I would have never stopped saying hi,but since you did its going to take time to get him to forget you.
5. Kill him with kindness. It only makes them look foolish if you are being gracious and they are being petty. Don't stoop to their level. Hold your head up say "good morning" and go on about your day. Letting that person mess your day up is giving them power over you. Take it back by not being phased by them.
6. Don't let this FOOL try and change your life. And don't you dare go out of your way to avoid this person. If you do, he knows he has power over you. Just smile at him and that will piss him off! If you let people run over you, then what kind of person would that make you? I'll tell you, not a happy one. LET IT GO!
7. I have a terrible feeling that he likes you ! Think about it, he goes out of his way to talk to you and to see you. I say no to the whole parking thing. Why should you be inconveinienced !? I think you should just do what you need to do. It's your workplace too ! Don't give him that power. If he thinks that he is so powerful as to have made you change your routine and where you park your car, It will only get worse.
8. This sounds like harassment to me. Do you have a Human Resources Dept where you work? If so, I would make an appointment to discuss this with the manager. If not, talk to your supervisor. This guy may be doing this to other people, too. Document what happens- the comments he makes, the looks you get, etc. If you are complaining about behavior, you will need evidence. I agree with one of the responses that suggests you talk to HR. And, the smoking by the entrance isn't good. In many states now, smoker shave to stay far away from doors that lead into buildings (health hazards). Good Luck.
9. Couple of things you can try. Get to work before he does. So you dint have to see him Bum smokes from him even if you don't smoke and just carry it inside and throw it away. Eventually he will either run when he sees you coming or he will say no and then you can talk about how rude he is. Ask the boss to move the smoking area away from the entrance because you are allergic and it is creating an unsafe area by the front door. Maybe they will put it by the back door. Just be an a55 and call him out in front of everyone by asking why he is so rude and 2 faced. And why he talks about everyone behind there backs....Should be significant embarrassment enough.
10. Just ignore him. He gets off on knowing he bothers you. Why should you inconvenience yourself by parking another place. He's juvenile...don't worry...everyone else already knows.
11. Just nod to him. You don't have to speak but acknowledge that he is there. That way it doesn't look to others that he has any validation in what he is saying about you.
12. Just be nice..People like him want the ammunition to use against you..don't give him any cause.
13. If he already thinks you look down on him...play the part...really look down on him.
14. You do what you have to do for you- go to HR, etc. But dont forget to express compassion, that you are worried, that he may have some kind of illness, adn that you hope he gets help. You should mean, this, by the way. But if you are unable to have that compassion, at least it makes you look good. Gives an uncomfortable HR person a perspective on things, may get this guy off to treatment, you know?
15. Just ignore the booger. It's the mature thing to do.