I don’t understand why people at work do not include me. I am friendly. I say hi to everyone. I try to be thoughtful and try to be a good listener when someone is venting about something. I try to say positive things or laugh about stuff.

There is a tension here. Or maybe I’m just not part of the clique because some people here are friends.

I’m feeling very sad today and I didn’t say hi to everyone like I usually do. Nobody said a word to me. It’s like I don’t exist. I shouldn’t take it personally.

It feels rude to walk into a room and not say hello but I don’t want to bother anymore when almost nobody else here does. There are a few friendly people so I guess I say hi to them and don’t worry about the rest? I guess I should just be happy that I have a job right now, even if the environment is tense and uncomfortable.