Being next to the only water cooler on this side of the building, I get a lot of people stopping by. Being the cynical, pessimistic person I am, I hate people; this makes visits a bit more awkward. Today, in particular, I had a visit from a woman who works in the department next door. She is one of those stereotypically attractive, intelligent, charming and upbeat, young women who is a good amount of fun to talk to, because I counter balance those attributes pretty well. I particularly love giving her a hard time, as she was under the delusion that I would be especially susceptible to her charm, that I may more easily assist her in circumventing the system. So naturally, I have to make life more difficult for her.
Today she came by the water cooler, and didn't even give me the usual courtesy greeting, which was rather surprising. I asked what was up and she replied, "Oh nothing. I'm just fed up with people."
"Wait, what? You?" I asked
"Well, I think I just hate people now. Every time I have people calling me asking why I don't do things with them anymore, and I just have to tell them it's because I don't like them anymore. I'd rather just sit at home than be with people."
To which I said, "Oh my gosh! When did you become like me? Now we can share everything! We should really hang out more."
Yup. People skills. I have 'em.
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