[grt8day]

There is a lady at my work who tends to make the work environment challenging. When she is angry at someone she tends to gossip to everyone else about the person. I have tried to stay out of the issues as much as possible (It has really been 2 other ladies that have been the brunt of her attentions). It's almost as though she tries to pull people into her drama. Currently, I am the targeted one. She has ignored me for a few days now. The last two times I have said Good Morning she has just shrugged her shoulders at me.
My question to you all is this...... How do you handle people at the workplace when your personalities clash?
I am trying my best to keep a professional demeanor to this whole situation, but am finding myself struggling a bit.
Can you offer some input?
Thanks,

[mcmama]

Just cannot stand to be ignored, can she?

I would ask her in front of someone with whom you are on good terms if there is a problem. Or more likely something like "gosh, you're so quiet, are you feeling ok?" if she does the not speaking shrug shoulders thing. And if she is being all dramatic, and wanting attention to poor silent her, you can shrug it off by saying "well, when there's time, we can discuss it"

Then get back to work.

I would also confidentially tell your supervisor that this is just kind of strange and is making you uncomfortable.

[Labhaoise]

I'm in a similar situation to you. Since I injured my knee I cannot do all of my job and so one of my co-workers is doing the parts I cannot (walking around alot delivering stuff), plus her normal job. (which imo isnt much but anyway) She complains constantly about having to do things and yesterday asked me in an email when I'd be doing that part of my job again because she's been doing it so long now and "cos its not bothering you as much".
I sent what I believe is a polite response and we each sent a couple more, until I had snapped and sent back, "I'm sorry that it's such an inconvenience to you." Not really a great response I guess, but I had had enough.

So, my advice is not to engage in conversations with her, if you can avoid it, I can't really, being in a small office. But if you see her, smile or say "hello, how are you?" and basically leave it at that. If she continues to be rude, I'd say stop trying and speak to a supervisor about it, or even ask her if there's anything that you've done to upset her (not saying you have). She probably doesnt get much attention at home from her partner if she has one. Also some people just don't really know how to interact with others.
Goodluck with it all! oh and sorry my post is all rambly

[ccoconutt3]

you nip it in the bud and show her that you aren;t afraid of her childish games. come right out to her and ask her if she has a problem with you. don't be sassy about it, but ask firmly. "Hi _, I'm getting the feeling that you are upset with me. We need to work to gether everyday, so if there is an issue, I would like to resolve it now"
when confronted, the bully typically folds....she'll be speechless and like "uhh no, there's no problem"

[pinball9818]

I concur with all of you. Good points.