Kris Kringle presents for difficult colleagues???????
813391
Give her a nice gift.  You arn't just giving her a gift - in a way you are giving the whole office this gift.  If you give a poor gift it will set off negative vibes for everyone else.  Remember that the true reason for Christmas is to celebrate the birth of Christ and all the positive influences that this means for the world.
376784
It sounds like you have a micro manager who want her hands on everything that goes on in the office....\n\nA pleasant way is to call a meeting with her and explain to her that you have the experience and professionalism to deal with clients and it undermines your abilitity and confidence when she interupts....Not that she isn't helpful and infact you learned a great deal from her doing it but you would appreciate it if she gives you the chance to grow...\n\nThen, if she doesn't stop and interupts your conversation with a client just say out loud, not too loud but loud enough so that others would hear "Excuse me would you stop micromanaging and allow me to do my job?!
893094
How about Krispy Kream Kris Kringle!!
377487
Acquire an ordinary brown bag, the kind you would use if you were bringing your lunch to work.  Write his name on the outside of it.  Inside the bag place a travel-sized toothbrush, a small tube of toothpaste, dental floss, chewing gum and breath mints.  Enclose an unsigned note explaining that you don't want to offend him but that he might find these items useful.  Better yet, sign the note "The Tooth Fairy".  Place the bag in his cubicle while no one else is around so that the gift can be truly anonymous.  I had to do this once and it worked very well.  No one was embarrassed and the problem was solved.
1106401
It can't be done.   People's feelings and forwarded emails go hand in hand, and there's no way out with crushing someone emotionally.   I know that sounds ridiculous, and it is!  It is not rude or ungrateful or anything to simply say something like, "My gosh, you sure do forward me a lot of those funny emails!  I hope you don't think I'm being rude or anything, but maybe you could cut them back a bit, maybe just pick out the one you think is best every once in a while, because I really don't have that much time to read them all anyway."   Good luck
832493
Toys should be first on your list. Everybody knows that Christmas time is really meant for kids. We grown-ups just need the holiday break but our kids are the ones expecting a gift from no other than Santa Clause. Parents with hectic schedule may find buying toys from your kiosk more convenient than going to big toy stores. It would also be wise if you can display small items that can be ideal for Kris-Kringle, we all know that office employees love to exchange gifts during the holidays also. I hope I am able to help.
269142
someone with too much time on their hands ... or an academic pack rat
784147
When dealing with an envious co-worker, I kill them with kindness, and I'm not talking about lip service. You must be genuine when doing this for it to work. Obviously they have massive insecurities, and perceive you as some kind of threat. I would also suggest keeping ones personal, and professional life mum. In essence, do not give anyone a reason to hold you in contempt. The old saying is true, "keep your friends close, your enemies closer".
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This is really something that might be the cure for it .. \n\nhttp://annoyingcoworker.com/\n\nan example from that site - When I see a bony, fake, ego-maniac, sap-sucking, hopelessly tardy leech like you I am greatful that I don't have to deal with you during the weekends. \n\nWhat is the best way to handle annoying coworkers? -- http://www.physorg.com/news10939.html\n\nAnnoying co-workers are blessings in disguise - - http://www.dailyutahchronicle.com/media/storage/paper244/news/2004/02/24/News/Annoying.CoWorkers.Are.Blessings.In.Disguise-616487.shtml?norewrite200611032031&sourcedomain=www.dailyutahchronicle.com\n\nhttp://monster.typepad.com/monsterblog/2005/08/cant_stand_your.html\n\nHow Can I Deal With A Difficult Co-Worker? - \nhttp://stress.about.com/od/officepolitics/f/coworker.htm\n\nHow to Deal With a Negative Coworker: Negativity Matters -- http://humanresources.about.com/od/conflictresolution/a/negative_worker.htm
565361
Man, I was going through the samething with this really obnoxious girl once. I feel your pain. my plan of dealing with people like him is to stay clear of them. It might not be easy at first but once you keep avoiding and stay clear of him overtime he won't be a problem, and talk to your teacher about changing your seat, tell him/her that you have problems with this kid and that you don't get along with him that should help, and if that doesn't work well, you before taking things into your own hands try the plan first.
564036
Set the mf up.  Make up something outrageous and when your boss asks you about it just laugh it off.  Keep doing that and he/she will either stop or get fired.
1016461
Hey! If this person works nights at a Pizza Hut, and sees his colleagues all night long, there is no reason to make him/her spend more time with them.  He/she needs their rest and if they're anything like me, they don't want to hang out with a bunch of minimum wage losers so they can be reminded of how miserably they failed themselves and their families.  Fellowship you say? Misery does not always love company.  If you really   care for this person, you'd help them find a real job.
694421
You've got a point. I vote for the do-nut. I think the late bird should get punished and get the crappy worm. Unless this cliche is a warning to all those kiss ups who get to work early. "Yeah, make ME look bad? Yeah, I'll give you something for that. I'll give you a worm! Me and my slacker buddies will have the doughnuts. We were late to work b/c we had to pick then up." Those early, birdy jerks.
640861
Yeah, with how highly strung the work force is now a days,  they will probably be some humourless emotionally beaten old woman in the corner cubicle ready to scream SEXUAL HARRASMENT, which i'snt going to be a great thing for you.  My advice for the future...  if your going to do something like this again... do it on a Friday... because most people have a condition called DIGAFOF (Do I give a .... on fridays?) and might find it funny as inteded. As for cover ups... thought about calling in to work until Friday?
352241
Spank him. That should be sufficient to bring back all the religious school nightmares and butt ramming at the hands of priests. He may even say, "Thank you sir, may I have another?" over and over again.\n\nShould be good for a chuckle among your coworkers.
259393
maybe they have something going on in their life at home and they are bringing it to work.Try being extra nice.If this doesn't work just avoid them.
597882
Some things I can think of off the top of my head:\n\n- Don't be afraid to roll your sleeves up and lend a hand when things get busy.\n\n- Make it clear to them your not going to let them walk all over you, but try to avoid yelling.... perhaps try diffuse it with a little humour (e.g. "put the handbags away gentlemen").\n\n- Listen to what ALL the staff have to say, not just a core group of ones a promotion or two below you... sometimes it's the only way you'll find out about problems with the department (or problems that are brewing up).\n\n- Don't change things for the sake of change.... if the department's way of doing something is working perfectly fine, don't try to change it without thinking it through properly. A common problem with alot of organsiations these days is they try changing things around (such as the way products are distributed, for instance) only to turn things into a complete shambles instead of improving things.\n\n- Don't be afraid to bend the rules slightly occasionally: If someone turns up late, but works hard enough to more than make up for it when they do show up.... let them off, but give them a mild warning about not making a regular habit of it. If they turn up late, but sit around scratching their butt all day then come down on them like a ton of bricks (since that sort of thing usually gets the other staff grumbling a bit, particularly if you let them walk all over you).\nAnd if things are quiet, let them shoot off home a few minutes early.\n\nIf anyone is leaving / announced their having a baby / just had a baby / lost a relative / having a birthday / retiring, etc try to be the first in there with arranging a card for everyone to sign / money collection for a gift (if appropriate) / after work party (if appropriate), etc.\n\nGive credit where credit is due.... if one of your staff comes up with a brilliant idea, don't try to take all the glory with the big bosses.