Best way to deal with a doorman you don’t like? There is one (among other doormen who are nicer) in my building that is always condescending towards me as if he’s asserting dominance. Many times he would yell at me to pick up the packages when clearly I’m occupied/going outside. I’m the type that don’t interact with doormen unless necessary so wonder if it’s his way of getting attention. I always feel uneasy interacting with him but feel like I have no choice because I like staying where I am.

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Do you happen to live in Gramercy? I had a doorman like that too 😂

Honestly I played into it and he was friendlier. My friend in the building stood up for herself and he made her life very awkward and miserable

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Ugh mafia move for the doorman to do that to your friend but thanks for the idea!

I’m confused by this so bear with me, doormen work for the apartment building right? And usually these are buildings where you are paying 3000+ for a 1 bed, etc.? So you’re telling me you’re worried about essentially the employee of the company who you are a customer to making your life miserable? What am I missing?

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