Dear Blank Page,I don’t even know if the above title “Friendliness” is a word but allow me. I am facing this quandary of “to be” or “not to be”, and if I must “be” how do I go about being. Be what you ask? Friendly.I have always had such a hard time distinguishing between being nice and being a door mat. I want to learn how to maintain distance and yet be close. Is it kosher to be “cordial” to someone you know you can’t really stand but because of circumstances you have to deal with?And how do I deal with this stupid fat fish who thinks she is all that because she goes to “S…” and has nice “H..”? I swear, I really can’t stand her. But I have to hand it to her though. Most folks don’t react to me the way she is right now … She is completely giving me the silent treatment …LOL … I guess on some level I have met my match (some level).How do I deal with this? It’s not only her as there are a couple of folks that I don’t really see the need to talk to. But this field I am going into is all about connections and who you know. So i have to find a very great strategy to maintain distance, not alienate anyone and still be very “cordial” to folks.I must resist the urge to cut folks down to size. Seriously, it is not a war. I am here to do a great job, learn, have fun, and that’s it. Kia, but clashing with her is so so tempting.I must remember that I left Grade School a long time ago. I have no need to revisit it. Especially if nap time and a care-free childhood are not part of the equation.
