dearest co-worker,

The guy that takes care of the front desk brought this to my attention yesterday-and
I would like to apologize for it.


He told me that when I walked in to pick up some work from your area you asked
him who I was and what I did here.

I apologize if I don't say too much to you, or walk by you without even bothering to
say excuse me.

In the four years I have worked in your area (and seeing you on almost everyday we have shared the
same shift) I have noticed that….

When I was initially introduced to all of you, you looked me up and down and
never made the effort to say, hello, eat crap or stay away from me.

You made me feel like I was intruding in your break room.

When I see you in the hallway and hold a door open for you, you do not acknowledge me.

When I see you run for the elevator and hold the door open for you, you ignore me and
never say thanks.

When we all go to meetings none of you will acknowledge me or sit at the same table.

When I pass you in the hall and say hi, good morning or good afternoon-you find the tile
floor interesting, far more interesting that I could ever be. You refuse to make eye contact with
me-but you stare at my badge as you walk by.

Should you decide that I am worth an answer-try to use a word or two, not a grunt or
the look that will make milk curdle.

And should I have a fairly good rapport with you in the hallway- don't ignore me when I see you in
your work area- then wonder why I won't talk to you anymore.

I noticed that when I get into the elevator with you that the tone and language of the conversation
change dramatically.

I apologize if my disposition upsets you- I'm glad I have a job, that I woke up this morning,
that someone DID look me in the eye as I made it to my office. I'm glad that someone said 'good morning, thank you, your welcome' or they took the time to exchange a pleasantry on the weather, the news, sports or the time of day. Your job, effed up attitude and the fact that you live this miserable, hostile exsistence show me that I really do not care if you do say HI to me. It kinda makes me glad I don't know you

I will not participate in your pot lucks, social events or parties because you will watch my every move, make sure that you watch every scoop of food that goes on my plate and you WILL MAKE SURE
that you will let me know that EVERYONE made a donation - but completely ignore the fact that
you never once mentioned, to me, that a 'donation event' was going to happen in the first place.

Dearest co-worker,
I am really sorry that when we end up in the same room I give you the cold shoulder or do not speak to
you. Do not get upset if I stop to chat or crack a joke or two with someone-then walk away with out looking back. I just follow your lead and respond to your crappy attitude, the fact you are unhappy with your job, your boss or the fact you see my smiling face cruising the hallways of the building.

Co-worker, please do not be offended if I do not show you any enthusiasm when you come to me with
a problem and I refuse to smile, joke or laugh while you wait for me to assist you. I do look forward to
spending the next four years on the fringes of your bad natured, rude and miserable exsistence……
I'm having a good time, you should try it sometime.