111Meet the Office Recluse
Kate often commented how a coworker would breeze by her in the hall and say absolutely nothing. When she ventured a greeting, it was returned with a grunt. She finally gave up in anger.
One day though, he came over to her cubicle and greeted her as if he had suddenly discovered her existence. Turns out he needed a telephone number. She supplied the number. The next time they passed in the hall, she was prepared to speak but he had reverted to his usual behavior. Her anger toward him grew. She felt used. But it was a waste of time to take the slight personally, though. The recluse treated everyone the same.
Just imagine a day without sharing a good joke or without a shoulder to lean on. That’s the reality of the office ...
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