Dear Dr. Mimi,
I have a colleague who continues to be rude to me. She never says hello or goodbye, and when I do, she doesn’t respond. What should I do?
—Snubbed
Dear Snubbed,
If these are the only indicators of rudeness, I suggest living with it! She may be a quiet person who doesn’t need to exchange pleasantries. If it affects your work, let her know the impact it is having and what you need from her to get your work done.
—Dr. Mimi
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