What is the best way to cause some trouble without being a trouble-maker?
921896
OK-you asked. Confuse them. Smile. Behave,be sweet\nactually listen to what they are saying. This is what you call "killing with kindness". If you are not like that normally, they be put off-guard. You created no trouble, but they will feel slight anxious without knowing why!
1105443
doing something wrong
1178247
Be friendly to them.  Really friendly.  Apologize as if it were your fault, but not in a weak way - just say you're sorry, you'll fix the problem, if there's something you can offer them, do it.  Take care of it, but stay above it, if you know what I mean.  And in your mind, know that other people are with you, and that this person is just making a fool of themselves.  If you stay cool, you win.  Also, keep in mind that the rude person probably has major problems, and it's pretty pathetic that they have to take out their frustrations on someone they don't even know.  And if all that fails, imagine them as the children they once were, and wonder what terrible things must have happened to them, to turn them into such mean adults.
976519
just let them two solve their problem than getting between the two of them. you'll be experiencing a lot of trouble if you would do that. maybe you could approach them if you were asked to do so.
649697
The best thing to do is to greet them, the way you would do any other customer.  Just because he is rude, doesn't mean you have to lower yourself to his level.  If he gets mad for interrupting him, then that's his problem to own, not yours!  Keep doing what you're doing.  You are an asset to your company!
257612
Think of anything and everything that can go wrong and anything and everything that people might be bothered by and address those issues.  Always have a contingency plan (like if it rains, like if somthing is not in stock...)  Make a list of everything that has to be done...start planning way before the event.
1147880
a good way to tell someone to go screw himself:-)
720282
i dont know what the problem is your having, but the only way your going to sort it out is to tell them whats going on. be up front with them. or its always going to be a problem.
517430
1. ALWAYS REMBER TO HAVE FUN (Yes, you can be the boss and have fun. Burnt out people lose there grip on things) \n\n2. Don't let you position go to your head. (No one want a bossy that think that they a God)\n\n3. don't ask your staff to do something that you won't do yourself.( once they see you do it  once they will gladly do it)\n\n\n4.Be firm and never waver from it.( Yes, be understanding and compassionate but firm if your staff see weakness they will take advantage of it)\n\n5. If you have question always ask. ( It is better to be safe than sorry.
690397
Say what you can and want to do; include how your designs can be useful for them. That will get them thinking. \n\nDo not mention the fact that they're in trouble first hand. Do it when (if) they ask you why would they need you. Eliminate from your brain the thought that they don't need you. \n\nAlways get to the point. That will help you stay on target.
199813
Don't get involved. Period.  You will be better respected by those in charge if you separate yourself from the trouble-makers involved in the politics of the office.
443161
What you usually do.  You are trying to create a problem where there isn't one.
1104911
If you have a problem with them, why don't YOU???\n\nHave some civic responsibility, don't rely on others ---  do it yourself!
1064293
Got some examples of what they're doing?  I can give specifics with how to deal with the situation if I knew.  Otherwise, go off on them--make it loud, don't beat around the bush, make sure you do it while others are present, and tell that individual you're tired of putting up with the childish BS.  If that doesn't work, report them to your supervisor, and document each instance in case you need to file legally (it's called a hostile work environment).  This is my suggestion, since my preferred tactics for this type of scenario aren't for everyone.
853407
say it an inderct way, don't make it sound too much serious although it is. best of luck.
12801
Brainstorm.  Don't throw out any ideas, no matter how outrageous they sound.  Eventually, one solution will solve your problem.
372263
First write down all the facts (not feelings) as they pertain to the situation.\n\nThen meet with a local attorney.\n\nDon't make verbal or written threats.\n\nGood luck.