I am a receptionist. The engineers say hello when I'm alone. They don't speak when they are with their peers.
538544
'Only when the cat is away, the mice will play !'
788828
I'd ask a cool co-worker if they want to go out (as friends) and tell them why. They'll understand. Get involvexc in community stuff, too. But small talk is not the #1 answer.
469866
Don´t Cry people are so rude and mad  they thing that getting even with you would take all the rage and and anger out of their system, what you have to explain to this persons that you are just an employee and that you are just doing your job, that being rude won´t solve the problem and if they have any complaints to write a letter to the costumer service office, and if they are calm you can both get a solution to the problem, never argue with them and tell them that they are always right. Its just a customer and they would leave and you will have to deal with thousands of people like them because jobs are always demanding an extra effort and if you have questions ask your supervisor or host.
60975
Rude yes, but illegal, no.  It could be against COMPANY policy.  You may want to check with Human Resources / Personnal.
611917
People are rude for different reasons. Some are just having a bad day, some are just uncultured. Its better not to let them get to you, and just ignore them
517642
u should be curtious and say hello only if they say it first ;)
114128
if you don't expect a call, don't answer the phone or hang up the phone. don't entertain them. place a notice at your door -"No visitors please unless previously arranged. this is my rest day"
438793
Sometimes with a couple of co-workers, sometimes with a date, and sometimes alone.
560877
What was your major in school?  There are LOTS of jobs where you can sit alone in a cubicle to do your work.  (Heck, I have one of them).  Check out www.monster.com or www.jobster.com.  Just make sure that you're doing it for the right reasons, and not just because someone has peeved you at work recently.  (That'll happen wherever you go!)\nBest of luck!
647840
Every morning when I get off work. My job is out doors so I'm always there. It's usually by myself but that is not necessarily a bad thing. Although they are better shared with someone who can appreciate the silent beauty.
1158540
I say hello to strangers when I make contact also, just a friendly Hello too, nothing to extravagant.  Usually I get a rude grin (usually made by a woman thinking she's better than everyone), rolling eyes or a look like "What the heck are you saying Hi to me for?" People have lost all manners. And also, I was in the store the other day pushing a cart, said "Excuse Me" to this lady and she just looked at me! It was like she didn't speak English or something, I don't know but people are rude nowadays.
350679
For me, someone is a snob when he/she clearly knows that I am there but refuses to acknowledge my presence.  It's a bit different from people who are just shy.  There are shy people who also don't feel comfortable around people they don't know but they at least smile or say a quick hello.  The snobs exude an air of superiority -- like, "Sure, I know you're there.  But who cares?  I won't even bother to smile or talk to you."
398448
Saying...."this is awkward, isn't it...." but I had to say "hi."
107890
It is them being rude. How you should respond depends on the context. Is it going on during "water fountain" chat or during business meetings. Is it your boss or someone at your level or below that might be competeting with you. Is it going on with your boss present or not.\nThese issues will make a difference on how you should approach this.
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Use too now I work at home thankfully.  It's rough I had this one co-worker that would come in you'd say Morning and she just grumble as she walked by and ignored everyone and was rude to everyone until10-11 am in the morning then she wanted to be friends with everyone, well f that I'm dumb plum annoyed with you now so go scratch!!
596816
Probably not.  They are probably busy studying also.  Just remember to say hello when you can.
45235
This is indeed an awkward situation. I also never know what to do because sometimes it would be an insult because they don't want to be treated the same as the rest of the staff because they own the place, and so because of that I usually don't!