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Old 10-23-2015, 03:24 PM
 
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Wow, seriously? She's being friendly and you're treating her like she's a disease. Lighten up.
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Old 10-23-2015, 05:52 PM
 
Location: Yakima yes, an apartment!
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How do you deal with these people? It's Friday and she wants to know, "What are you doing tonight?" "What are you up to this weekend?" Come Monday, she will want details.
(I replied to one person once in a manner similar. They never asked again)

"I'm debating whether to work some more on my homemade UZI. or to go out with friends for pizza. Then again, I might be called in as a substitute for the porn video my friends are making and possibly top it off with a 2 hour worship service at my church."

How's that?
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Old 10-23-2015, 06:49 PM
 
Location: In The South
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Maybe the OP is an introvert and doesn't feel like explaining to her that he enjoys spending time at home on a Friday night?
Does wearing the badge "Introvert" somehow absolve you from being polite and social in any situation? How difficult is it to say "Oh, not much. How about you?"
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Old 10-23-2015, 07:57 PM
 
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Well I deal with it by being pleasant and acting like a normal human being who interacts with other normal human beings in a social setting and I answer the question and talk to my coworkers and not ignore them like a complete psychopath. Imagine that!
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Old 10-24-2015, 12:20 AM
 
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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How do you deal with these people? It's Friday and she wants to know, "What are you doing tonight?" "What are you up to this weekend?" Come Monday, she will want details.
You don't like this woman, even though she sounds friendly enough. Here's a simple solution - Develop a backbone and don't talk to her unless it's work related.
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Old 10-24-2015, 12:58 AM
 
Location: Ohio
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How do you deal with these people? It's Friday and she wants to know, "What are you doing tonight?" "What are you up to this weekend?" Come Monday, she will want details.
Give these people some great stuff to gossip about.
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Old 10-24-2015, 03:29 AM
 
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Some ask just to be friendly; some ask just out of curiosity; and some ask so that in turn you'll ask what their plans are.

If a person is not comfortable sharing their plans, then don't.
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