RubyTates wrote:
I am a female and I deal with other people in my work daily. The only people I ever seem to have a problem with are the other females and I don't know why they behave the way they do. The chattering and princess-syndrome complaining is really obnoxious- especially among the younger ones. One of them tried to start an argument with me and I calmly resolved it by using my rationale. I was not trying to be condescending at all and really don't think I came off that way as I am very soft spoken when I speak. I am really good at being calm and cool under pressure. Well, that didn't sit well with them. So, a month later they come back at me with some other problem trying to start another fight. I too deflected that and told them if they had any problems I would look into it right away and I did. I thought the issue was over, until they come at me again with another ridiculous issue saying that they are going to talk to direct management if it is not resolved. I calmly reply that everything has been taken care of for them and resolved. I suspect they will come back at me with something else trying to cause another problem soon because they didn't like that I was correct about the previous issue. I really feel like they want to get a rise out of me and are frustrated that they cannot.
My question is- what is up with this behavior? It's absolutely ridiculous and childish. They are the same age as me, yet act as if they are 10 years younger. I almost feel sorry for NT guys for having to deal with this. I don't understand why they keep trying to rehash issues that only end up making problems for themselves in the end. My questions is particularly for the females- and for the males who have dealt with this- how do you deal with it?
Ahh...yes..Women who have grown up with weak or absent fathers in their lives.
These are the "spoiled princess" types who need that domineering man, or fierce woman to put them in their place. Not all women are like that, especially not ones who were raised by a healthy parent or set of parents. But a lot of young women are basically children.
You can't take it personally when a 3 year old calls you a "stupid doo doo head" or a schizophrenic homeless person yells at you and tells you go kill yourself!
You are a STRONG WOMAN. Be a STRONG LEADER.
Don't try to reason with them. You can't. You stand there, look them deep in the eye, and tell them in a commanding voice, like you would a dog or child. "You are harassing me, and I would like you to keep your distance, or I will get the manager and file a formal complaint!"
Or just a sharp "NO!" hold out your hand to them to make a stop gesture. Strong eye contact, turn, and walk away.
Or just simply ignore them. They follow you around, walk away, don't acknowledge them, and simply do your job. That will piss them off more than anything.
If they want drama, don't give them drama. Don't feed the trolls, as they say.
I'd keep an audio recorder on you at all times to document the harassment.