I reserve the right to be grumpy, pissy, cranky and otherwise grouchy if I feel like it. I'm having a hard day and that's ok. I don't HAVE to be sweet as pie at all times and sometimes I just want to be left alone and this is one of those times. As long as I am not scowling, cussing or otherwise spitting my current state directly at you, I don't see how it's any of anyone else's business if I am in a bad mood, unless I want to share it.

My coworkers are nice people, I have nothing against them and this has nothing to do with them. However, in real life there is something to be said for respecting the space of others. I realize I am generally inviting, pleasant and professional. I will listen attentively to the stories about your wife or your kids or your dog, because that is the type of dynamic we have here. We do a lot of joking around here, it's an almost nessisary evil so that we can all function without exceeding the maximum stress allotment allowed for one very small space and 20 employee's squeezed into our one side of the office.

But today, I have my headphones have been on ALL day which is a clear signal that I am:

a) Very busy
b) Wish to be left alone
c) Don't have the energy to engage
d) All of the above

I choose D and hopefully that can be respected without someone getting all butt hurt about it.

Today I am Tree Fruit The Grouch, please close the lid on my garbage can on your way out.




Thank you very much,
The Management