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Oh man I'm sorry to hear that...I wouldn't bother talking to her about it, since she'll probably think that's just more fuel to add to the fire
Oh that's so bad
Is your work neighbor in their early 20s ? Then I would agree with the comment about immaturity. When we’re young, we think we are the center of everyone’s universe.
There are also people who tend towards narcissism. Having a discussion with this type of person is counterproductive. Because they’re sure that they are the center of the universe .
Yes
Have a loud conversation near her about how much you hate the song you Shazamed and how you couldn’t imagine how people listen to it un-ironically?
That’s a way to steal the power it’s trying to have over you but minimize the drama of it of course!!
Wow. Sounds like a super immature person to me. I wouldn't even bother talking to her but if you need to for oyur peace of mind, go ahead. Just be straightforward and talk about how you feel.
Thanks you too much
If someone shows you who they are - believe them.
Sounds like high school BS. Be the bigger person, ignore this psycho.
Starving self centered people of attention is very effective
Good response PMP.
Just walk away and ignore.
Don't do anything, forget about it, move on.
Okay
You shazamed her song. What were you thinking!
Am think nothing
You don't.
Acknowledging it gives them power over you. Not quite a weakness but can be perceived as such. Their opinions and assumptions about you are none of your business. Let it be and just keep your distance.
I would maybe ask yourself why it impacts you that a self involved gossip’s opinion of you is more important to the facts of the matter. Elise this- let it go. A very very very hard lesson to learn is colleagues are not your friends. A clear eyed thick skin is critical to both stay sane and get ahead. Know your worth do not let others define it.
Just care less. It's a job, and unless she has some kind of influence with management, her opinions are of no consequence.
Don't bother. She has no claim on any music, style etc. Besides you're not there to make friends, you're there to work, if you make friends then great but ultimately you just do you and let her be miserable.
Make her feel really guilty. Give her lots of compliments and be really nice to her and tell her things like she has such good taste in music and style. Just lay it on real thick. 😂
Yeap forgive your enemies nothing annoys them more 😀
When you pass her in the hallway wearing a similar outfit beam at her and say “Twinning!” In a sing songy voice 😉 But seriously, if you feel the need to talk about it, I’d be direct but very collected and say something like this: “This is kind of awkward but I need to let you know that I overheard you telling someone that you think I’m trying to be like you. I honestly don’t want to make you feel uncomfortable so I wasn’t going to say anything, but I kinda feel like I need to put the record straight bc no offense but trying to be like you has never crossed my mind. When I heard you say that out loud I was amused - but anyway, hopefully this conversation reassures you - and enables me to set the record straight so I figure it’s a win win”. If you want my opinion though as others have said, I wouldn’t let her know you know. Knowledge is power! I’d reduce my interactions with her and be nonchalant/casual toward her but not overly so. Good luck!
It's junior high school drama in the workplace like this that gives HR job security lol
I wouldn’t even bother talking to her. Given the attitude, she is unlikely to understand anyway. Talk to your friends about it just to run through the cycle of emotions, so you don’t over share with the wrong people; and be true to yourself in style and attitude. Smart people won’t think you’re trying to be her. And others don’t matter.
One of many reasons to find an employer who doesn't make you live in an arbitrary place and work in their anti-productivity office.
How did she know you Shazammed the song?
Sounds catty, don’t worry about it. Least you got a song out of it!
I would just start full on twinning her and when HR comes calling, tell them that her rivalry and obsessive behavior is distracting you from your work.
You do not. Its a place of work. You ignore and rise above.