how can i manage ignore my stupid colleague's conversation without being rude?
90893
change the conversation to something you want to talk about.  if he or she just plain talk to much then excuse yourself and walk away.
235235
Just ignore them..\nthey might get tired if u always ignore them.. \nlive easily!
420287
Ignore her if you don't want to tell her straight out. Works for me....
1072890
When stupid people speak to me
313745
its impossible. its the same thing at my job. i have been there for seven years, every DAY is new gossip. unfortunately thats just how people are. you can choose not to associate with them, but they will still talk about you--even if they are your 'friends'....\n\ntry not to talk about anyone, just ignore people when they bring up gossip around you or change the situation... tell whoever is gossiping--'look, i really dont like talking about other people' and change the subject. they will respect you for it, obviously you are more mature then them.\n\n\ngood luck .
160315
be open and honest with them, sometimes being polite is not the right thing to do, just tell them that you dont want to talk to them and if its really that bad say you dont want to talk to them now or ever again.
312551
(1) Find at least one positive thing in each of the people that work with. And concentrate on that one thing to exclude the 99 other things that they do that activate your negative feelings. The 'one thing' could be as trivial as the pleasing colour of their shoes. (2) Choose to work well with a colleague who is the least incompetent/disorganised of the group you work with; as you build trust and success with this colleague, word might spread and your colleagues may learn that they have to adapt their behaviour in order to obtain your (valued) assistance. (3) Create an anchor to obtain a state of calmness to maintain your composure when the office situation deteriorates - see the link below
1070426
well first off...there's no such thing called a polite way...you don't have to worry about that...as long as you are clearing a point that is making you UNCOMFORTABLE then it's totally OK...cause in the end you don't wanna have to deal with the same thing that is bothering you each day at work...right!!!\n\ntell her what you just wrote to us..."that you don't feel it's appropriate to discuss these matters with her"...see, I'm quoting you! there's nothing wrong with that...cause you are totally right..cause it is none of your business...you can tell her that you really feel uncomfortable and that you know she's a great person and that she would understand!\n\nbelieve me it might not be a big deal as it seems :) you are not being not nice...you are being diplomatic!
998818
stick up for yourself assretivly, tell them you arent stupid, you dont appreciate the insination or accusation that you are and you would prefer if they never said that to you again. dont be mean, dont yell, be calm and say what you feel, then dont back down or feel guilty for it.
1035181
we are not allowed to chat from the office man\nis ther any other way?
627358
lazy talk for "Can I ask you something?"
304889
If he bothers you that much tell him you are not interested in hearing any of his stories. When he starts to talk to you ignore him.  He'll catch on and leave you alone.
964939
Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.\n\nbefriend this person, don't complain about them any more, and wham when ever they say  bad - you can casually mention to the boss which is negative about the job or your boss let your boss know :)  Yeah be a backstabber/brown noser
781703
This is really something that might be the cure for it .. \n\nhttp://annoyingcoworker.com/\n\nan example from that site - When I see a bony, fake, ego-maniac, sap-sucking, hopelessly tardy leech like you I am greatful that I don't have to deal with you during the weekends. \n\nWhat is the best way to handle annoying coworkers? -- http://www.physorg.com/news10939.html\n\nAnnoying co-workers are blessings in disguise - - http://www.dailyutahchronicle.com/media/storage/paper244/news/2004/02/24/News/Annoying.CoWorkers.Are.Blessings.In.Disguise-616487.shtml?norewrite200611032031&sourcedomain=www.dailyutahchronicle.com\n\nhttp://monster.typepad.com/monsterblog/2005/08/cant_stand_your.html\n\nHow Can I Deal With A Difficult Co-Worker? - \nhttp://stress.about.com/od/officepolitics/f/coworker.htm\n\nHow to Deal With a Negative Coworker: Negativity Matters -- http://humanresources.about.com/od/conflictresolution/a/negative_worker.htm
128198
Just ignore him, don't be childish.  You could very well end up embarrassing yourself.
719473
Ignore them. Just don't respond while you are having your personal time. I don't.
1000373
I think you should just say what needs to be said.\nWhen the two of you are alone, explain to the person that their chewing is very loud, and distracting in a quiet office. The person may not realize this character flaw. Politely bring it to their attention in the "just thought you might want to know" manner.\nThen thank them for listening to you.\nIf they don't quit, guess you'd better figure out something humorous about the situation. You and the rest of your co-workers could all mock the person simultaneously. Free chewing gum to the winner!\nIt could be worse.\nBad odor is the worst, so, at least they don't stench up the office!