Why don't some people get it when you don't like them?

The BBQ Pit
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I am currently being tortured at work by a customer who thinks that because she comes in my store I should be her bestest friend and listen to the drivel she spouts.

Now, I’m an employee, and I have a lot of latitude in stopping anything not work related with a customer. This chick will not get it.

First time she came in three months ago she was forcing her overtly perky self on me and began sharing all of the sordid and pathetic details of her life. When I walked away silently, she followed me. When I was outside having a private conversation, she forced her way in and then looked at us blankly when we said it was a private conversation and she needed to go away.

She overhears conversations and puts herself in it. Or mishears and thinks that we’re talking about her.

I told her point blank that I do not like her, do not wish to talk to her unless she has a question about an item or wants to make a purchase. My bosses had to tell her to leave me alone or be ejected permanently. Then she went around to everyone asking what my problem is and feigning ignorance and innocence. After this, she went around to other shop owners(all of whom are my friends) and spread rumours about me being fired if I talked to her.

While I’ve dealt with annoying people before and some who were obcessed with getting my attention and friendship in the past, this is beyond the pale. Which is why I’ve dubbed the little bitch: Freaky Girl.

Why do some people not get it when you don’t like them and make it clear?

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Maybe she has a crush on you.

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Hastur, this happened to me one time, long ag when I was still in the retail business. He was basically coming on to me and couldn’t get the fact that I didn’t dig guys. He’d talk about me going to his pad in SF and “Partying” with him.

My bosses talked to him, all to no avail…then I called his company(he worked for a bus line), and told them to remove him from that route or tell him to stay the fuck away from me cause I didn’t like it.

A bit different cause he had bosses to answer to, but I feel your pain.

-Sam

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Actually, I’m gay and she’s got a bit of stalker going on. I told her I would sleep with her the minute there were no breathing men left and both of my hands fell off. She then claimed she wasn’t interested in me. And yet she kept persisting… the only way I know to make her leave the store is to bring my boyfriend to work. Then she leaves in 3 minutes or less.

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Maybe we should hold a telethon to raise funds to buy these people a clue. Seriously, I think Taking A Hint 101 should be required for elementary school graduation.

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Have you considered filing a restraining order? Maybe if she sees that she’s a psycho on paper she’ll get the hint and leave you alone. Good luck!