Fix body language

How would you interpret this body language. You walk into someones office and have quit saying hello.?

You walk in there and have quit trying common courtesy on this individual. Sometimes she will respond to your greeting and sometimes she won't. She does not make any eye contact with you and acts like you don't exist when alone with her & when others are around. You feel left out and flat out given up on trying to relate with this individual, which is the dept. secretary. I have always wondered why these individuals are so empowered to treat certain people a certain way. Does this body language mean that they are not your friend but your possible enemy ? Serious answers only.

Public Comments

1. They probably have a miserable home life
2. Yes, it means she considers herself your enemy, and it means she considers herself so far above you that you don't count as a person. She apparently assumes she has power over you, but does she really? Best way to deal with these people is with very cheerful courtesy. Kill her w/ kindness. She won't respond, but you'll have fun & know you acted w/ courtesy.
3. I think you should flat out ask her if you've offended her somehow. I was a secretary for years and never treated anybody that way. It's hard to get your job done being a jerk. Does she treat others this way? Maybe she's just a depressed individual.
4. -can't be bothered -maybe she said hello to you once and you blanked her - embarressment on her behalf -busy -something on her mind -she may think she says hello too much and she thinks it gets on peoples nerves (like i do at work)
5. Hmm it is quite hard to say from that description without knowing any background story. It could mean that she is nervous around you or shy and doesn't quite know how to act.
6. She may be cold-hearted and disinterested in people. But she might also be warm-hearted, terribly shy and scared. Many shy people can seem mean. In time, you will notice or hear something and figure out which one she is. Please don't take it personally. Even if it was only you alone, you might look or act like an old boyfriend. People are so complex.
7. Sounds like she's on a power trip and thinks she's somehow better than you. There's one of those people in every workplace, trust me! I know we have ours!
8. I use to be like that. but i know in my case it was just shyness. I would either say hello or just nod. Because i was nervous around people. Or certain men. She either might be intimdated by you. Or she could be just self absorbed and doesnt want to be bothered, or she really doesnt like you. Just keep saying hi try starting up a conversation after the hi, that way you can say you honestly did try.
9. you dont work in my office do you?! just kidding...but i do have someone like this in my office, who i find really quite rude. they only bother with me when they feel like it (or want something!!). i have started making less effort myself, as what is the point?! i have just taken this person that they dont really care about me at all, and aren't worth the time of day. i am not rude to them like they are with me, i just no longer see the point in trying to be friends with someone like that.
10. She has seen u too much. She see's nothing else new in u. Maybe ur too predictable. I would see this sec. as proud and rude. we all need some interaction. She could think she's better than u. She could be a possible enemy if u step up and say,"hey! We r both equal. ur no better than me" or imply it STRONGLY. If u show her day after day, shell get used to the fact that u r equal with her.
11. Could just be that they are there for career/business purposes, and not for simple chit-chat or social reasons. I agree that it would not be asking too much for her to acknowledge people when they acknowledge her.