I have a coworker who seems to think I don't like her, but that's not the case. I'm just trying to stay neutral and focus on my work, not make friends. She's making things awkward for me, though. What do you do when a coworker thinks you don't like them?

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Maybe I'm socially obtuse and just haven't noticed, but I don't think this has happened to me yet. I get along with most of my coworkers just fine, even if we aren't necessarily buddy-buddy. This sounds like a "her" problem. As long as you're treating her professionally, she shouldn't have any reason to complain.

Assuming that it isn’t impacting your job, I’d leave well enough alone. Now, if it is, then have a private talk with them about specific scenarios. Some people take things the wrong way, and it’s not my business until it has to be.

I would check myself first and see if any of my actions could have come off rude or cold and then I approach them for a quick check-in. Talk to them about how you're focused on work and if there are any actions you've done that may have come off as if you don't like them, that that's not the case at all. You don't have to be besties with them after or talk to them all the time but a little conversation goes a long way.

I'd try not to let it stress you out, but if it’s starting to affect the team dynamic, you could make an effort to be a bit more open. Not to win them over, but just to avoid unnecessary tension. Sometimes a tiny bit of warmth can go a long way.

She’s making you not like her 😂

Just tell her you don’t make friends at work unless you’ve seen them do something illegal or break company policy first 😂😂😂

Luckily, this hasn’t happened—yet!

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