Posted by Eyes Only at zeb.zqwdrqsz.com on September 19, 2003 at 12:02:20:
In Reply to: Re: Answer me this before I pontificate... posted by on September 19, 2003 at 11:51:07:
: ...Have you just plain tried telling her that she irritates the fuck out of you? I mean - be as coarse as that - it might strike a bit deeper than a polite complaint. She's probably not a bad person - most people aren't - she may have no idea that what she considers as her 'normal' behaviour irritates you so much.
The flirting is probably no more than a consequence of a mixed sex office environment. One way of stopping it is to come on to her, maximum strength, and frighten her with your manly intensity. There is a huge grey fuzzy line between outright flirting and just being 'nice' - she may not have realised that she has drifted as far to one side as she has - particularly if you don't really react.
I apologise if I seem to be too kindly towards her - I do entirely sympathise with your situation - yeah, irritating as hell.
If I think of anything else, I'll email you.