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[justnathan]

Is there a nice way of telling people to back off before you snap their necks like twigs? I have a feeling I may need to use it today.

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[baronmind]

It's all in the intensity of the voice. Look them straight in the eye, from just a bit inside their comfort zone, and say very quietly, "I need you to back off right now." Maintain steady eye contact until they do. There will probably be some sort of blustery explanation on their part; just watch until it runs its course. Say nothing.

This doesn't work well on bosses, unless you're willing to take the risk of getting fired, but it can be effective on coworkers.

[justnathan]

I used more of an avoidance tactic today, hiding deep in my cubicle with the IPod on all day (though not playing all day). Those that just randomly call my name for help got no reply.

[petite_tadpole]

There's always : I have PMS and a gun... you were saying? Although, that would not work well for you :)

A sign works well. With pictures. Yes... pictures...

[alienrage]

i find the glare to be effective in most situations. just silently glare at the annoyer with the same emotionless facial expression until they leave. that way, you're not actually incriminating yourself by saying anything...just a cold, get-the-hell-away-from-me kind of look.

[stephie26]

I see you've mastered it as well.

It must run in your family or something...

I hate that damn look.

[justnathan]

I do get kicked for that glare if I use it on Steph. Thankfully, I was mostly thinking of people at work where I can pair the stare with my IPod so not only do I not care I am also not listening...