Don't be afraid to tell them the way they are speaking to you is inappropriate. Say it matter of factly and without any sort of frustration. No "please stop talking to me like that" or anything else in a form of a question. Just tell them it isn't acceptable.
It's been a while but when I was in this situation I discovered disclosing some things about me helped. Makes sense because they are just learning the work environment and they are more used to being around their friends. Like talk about something you got in trouble for or some amazing experience.
If you keep running away from the problem it will keep following you.
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