I fell for it again ::banghead:

[MacQ]

After talking with a trusted friend this afternoon, I agree I will not go to HR. I will just walk away and use the broken record approach ‘Please don’t disturb me, I am working’

I will be honest here. I am not attracted romantically to this guy at all. However, starring at a computer screen gets lonely and when I want to have a bit of social talk for 5 minutes, he is the only person who will drop his work and do social talk. It doesn’t matter who it is, all he does is talk all day.

Other people just prefer to work or are just unpleasant to do chit chat with. Which is why when I feel like talking I go to him

Angie

You have good and honest self insights.
You can’t have it both ways with this guy (social interaction, and social interaction that is fulfilling in any way).
I wouldn’t be icy or unfriendly to him. No sense in making an enemy.
Just don’t go to the hardware store for bread anymore.
I disagree with people who have suggested clever retorts…and would just say, don’t engage beyond good morning and I’m kinda busy right now. Smile and detach.