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I have previously worked at organisations which the CEO's have always smiled and said hello. The new place I am at now I have tried to smile and say hello to the CEO but get ignored. I felt surprised but have since observed that he does this to colleagues who have worked there for years which they just smile as they go past and not say anything. Could he be being arrogant and thinks he is above everyone? He is making me feel uncomfortable now as I have to pretend I am busy or not seen him when he goes past and I shouldn't feel like this. I am not used to this kind of rudeness.
I have previously worked at organisations which the CEO's have always smiled and said hello. The new place I am at now I have tried to smile and say hello to the CEO but get ignored. I felt surprised but have since observed that he does this to colleagues who have worked there for years which they just smile as they go past and not say anything. Could he be being arrogant and thinks he is above everyone? He is making me feel uncomfortable now as I have to pretend I am busy or not seen him when he goes past and I shouldn't feel like this. I am not used to this kind of rudeness.
Well march into his office and tell him the way he treats his employees is wrong you expect hello every morning, a pat on the back every afternoon, and a big hug before you leave for the day.
They often have extremely stressful jobs and don't have time or desire to talk to everyone they encounter in the office. I think it's completely normal.
I have previously worked at organisations which the CEO's have always smiled and said hello. The new place I am at now I have tried to smile and say hello to the CEO but get ignored. I felt surprised but have since observed that he does this to colleagues who have worked there for years which they just smile as they go past and not say anything. Could he be being arrogant and thinks he is above everyone? He is making me feel uncomfortable now as I have to pretend I am busy or not seen him when he goes past and I shouldn't feel like this. I am not used to this kind of rudeness.
How about you trying to the best at your job and get some recognition that way?
You keep it up(I can see you badmouthing him to a coworker about how you find him arrogant) and you won't have to worry about the work environment there too much longer.
He isn't making you feel uncomfortable, you did this to yourself.
next time your walking towards the CEO, give him the old "stiff shoulder" ..
not sure if your familiar with it, its where you walk close enough, that your shoulder is going to hit his. but you brace yourself, and don't budge, potentially knocking him back a foot or two..
We did it in middle school, to people that we were "battling" with. you seem about that maturity level, so go on, give it a try ...
It isn't rudeness. Follow the lead of the other employees, smile, and go about your work. If the CEO ever has reason to learn your name, he will.
I agree. Stop personalizing, especially since you now know this is his normal demeanor. Don't talk about his to your co-workers, never bite the hand that feeds you.
Why would you have to pretend to be busy?.....You are getting paid to work....so work.
If this is otherwise a decent job, why do you care if the head guy personally greets you? If he has this type personality, be thankful for your anonymity.
Last edited by JanND; 02-07-2017 at 09:57 AM..
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They often have extremely stressful jobs and don't have time or desire to talk to everyone they encounter in the office. I think it's completely normal.
Exactly
Our senior director is the global head. Even before he was promoted to global head and was our managing director, his position is extremely stressful and he now is responsible for about 1000 people, if not more (not even exaggerating). He knows who he needs to know, whether it's for something good or bad. I can tell just by glancing at him (when he's in the office) if I should say hello or not. It's not rude and it doesn't make me feel any less important.
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