Sometimes I feel so awkward around my coworkers

[Toyia]

I have been thinking alot about social awkwardness lately. I realize that a great deal of the time, I feel uncomfortable around my new coworkers. I didn't feel this way when I knew most of my former coworkers and ancillary staff. But, I have been on my job for about 4 months now. I have noticed a lot of cliches and backbiting there. Being that I already felt some kind of way, all the exclusivity there is very unsettling at times.

 

Every now and then I will bite the bullet and try to conversate and connect with a few of them. Some attempts are met favorably but, when I hit a stonewall (i.e., someone who offers no verbal feedback, eye contact, etc.) I retreat in my "bubble" and remain quiet for quite a while afterward.

 

I think I am a likeable person. There are many people who seem to enjoy me as a person. However, on my new job, a lot of them just don't seem to "get me". I'm not one to be phony so, when I sense that someone doesn't care for me, I just avoid them.

 

I would really like to form a comradery with my new coworkers but, the fact is, I just have to accept that not everyone will like me.

 

I'm open to any suggestions or advice to ease the feelings of awkwardness.

[Ambiguous X]

If you don't press and are able to be comfortable in your own skin others will come around. Be patient. Stay positive and above the frey. And be excellent at your job of course...earn their respect and their friendship will soon follow.

[Toyia]

Thank you Ambiguous.