My manager is hostile.


I would take a hostile coworker over her any day, but alas I'm stuck sitting very closely to the succubus of Satan every damn day.


But you know what?


I do what IATE and Chris said... I go to work do my job and eff off at the end of the day.


At least the owners are very nice to me, so its become easier to work there. But I'm not trying to get on her good side anymore, or even trying to keep her calm. It's not in my job description and I certainly don't get paid enough.


When she has good days like today, I smile in return and make conversation when she initiates it, but when she's in a mood from hell I keep my (emotional) distance and engage as little as possible.


I'm sure she's noticed by now that I'll play nice when she's nice.


So yeah, no need to be rude to them when they decide to smile or greet, just act "normal" as you usually would.