How To Deal With An Annoying Co-Worker?

One of my co-worker's is super annoying. She's very thorough in her job ( I don't have a problem with that), what I have a problem with is the interaction. She's very rude and inconsiderate when she approaches people, she over explains everything, evades people space, loud and obnoxious and whenever I try to mention anything to management about how she often offends me because she's cynical and whenever she ask me a question she doubts my answer so she checks behind me only to get the same answer, they just simply say....but she's so good at what she does, but isn't how you interact with your co-worker key for keeping the office moral. One of my other co-worker's saids it's only a matter of time before she causes her to have a melt down, they share an office space and she's rude, messy and just plain nasty and has about 20 nasty stinky shoes piled under her desk.
How do we deal with her and is it worth not offending 1 person who does a good job but letting her offend everyone else?

In reality the only thing you have control over is yourself. I suggest starting there. What can you do that will minimize her ability to get to you? Can you get to a point where her questioning you doesn't bother you? On some things like her rudeness you may want to tell her in a calm way that you would appreciate it if she did not do certain things. If things don't improve, you may have to decide whether it makes sense to look for another job, since your management is not respecting the rest of you.

Hey dats a universal problem.....
here insted of askin for answer u hav to chage the way u behave with him.
i mean when u feel annoyed straight way tell him dat....
its wat u feel....
but word must me very soft.coz word are weapons.......
so they might hurt.
and try to ignore him/her and cooncentrate on ur work.

its gonna work ...
best luck.
:)

One annoying person that is doing a great job is not worth the hassle. Talk to her. She will cause the other employees stress and anxiety. It might make them want to call in sick to avoid her.Don't wait any longer to talk to her. You are enabling her by saying nothing.

Sounds to me like your co-worker is highly valued at your job. What you need to do is become just as valued at your job. It sounds like she goes behind your back because she doesn't trust you can get your work done...she probably has issues with you too. That is just part of working with others...sometimes you have to deal with someone who isn't similar socially as you are. It sounds like she doesn't have much in terms of social skills but is highly skilled in other areas...and you are probably skilled socially (which employers don't care that much about) and not as skilled professionally. I think you need to try to make nice or find another job.

Ugh. Annoying co-workers suck! Just tell her straight up that you don't appreciate it when she A, B, and Cs. Tell your friend to do the same. If she is doing a good job at her job, then she will prob be around for awhile, sorry to say.
All you can do is not take her antics personally. She will get the message when she sees she doesn't bother you.

ugh u interact with them and deal with them as little as possible. call her out on her ignorance and if u feel shes being snippy and rude ask her why the attitude?

I had the same experience with an ex-officemate. There were times I would break down because of her unsociable and rude remarks. One time we were sent to a conference (unfortunately just the two of us) and to my dismay she was nice and cooperative. Her sudden goodness gave me the courage to tell her how I felt and how her actions affected me and our fellow peers. You might not believe this (but it did happen to me) - she changed after we talked. In fact she even appreciated the conversation we had. Informing me that she wasn't aware of her actions and that work pressure and expectations were the root cause of her rudeness.

Benefit of the doubt that your co-worker is like my previous peer. You have two options:
1. Take initiative in finding the right opportunity to talk to her. Be honest, sincere and factual about your comments. Inform her that people look up to her because she excels in doing her job but unfortunately the way she treats people is a BIG NO! NO!
2. Avoid her or don't let her affect you. In short, just do your job well and be civil with her. In the workplace, professionalism is a must (and not necessarily to like the people you work with).

If I were you - I would try to resolve this issue at my level and not get my superiors involve. I would not risk my credibility because of her. I do not want my superiors to have the wrong impression about me. Let them discover this themselves. Remember, she is a performer and performers are vital to employers.

I can relate to you, I am working with this older woman that has worked at this place for a long time, she is rude and thinks she is the boss, I am finally to the end of my rope, I won't talk to her, and I am looking for another job, but nobody tells her anything, I think is their lost!..I would let her know you don't like her, by not addressing her, make her life hell.

If there are several employees who feel this way, get everyone together and make an appointment with Annoying's manager or an HR manager. Have a spokesperson explain that this isn't just one person who is bothered by her, but many. Give very specific examples of what bothers you, including word-for-word accounts of recent conversations where she offended you. After you describe the behavior that is bothering you ask the manager to speak to the employee.

Your employer will probably be much more concerned if a group of people are having the same problem with ms. Annoying than if only one of you tried to bring it up.

This is a failure on management's part. Her supervisor is obviously not trained to deal with this, nor thinks it affects her own performance evaluation.

I solved a similar situation at work by bringing in my IPod. It keeps me from listening to annoying personal conversations. I'm finding it much easier to concentrate and focus. My annoying colleague continues on without me.
Solve the stink problem with potpourri, scented candle on a electric candle warmer, deoderizer spray. If the "culprit" doesn't like these, tell her why and make it clear, she cleans up, the fragrances disappear.
Background music might help as well - either coming from your computer or a small boombox placed strategically.

As for "double-checking" your answers, that's her insecurity. She's probably been burned in the past (one can only wonder why?) and she has trust issues. Since she isn't a very good judge of her own character, she probably doesn't know who to trust either.

Lastly, stop talking about her at work. It will come back to roost. Regardless of whether you agree with everyone, it's seen as unprofessional, ugly and potentially a weak area on your own performance evaluation.

It seems as though most of these answers think you should tell/tattle or just ignore her. This won't work.
Your boss doesn't really care about morale in the office either.

Just deal with the most annoying stuff and let the little stuff go.
You need to be able to work with this woman so you will have to compromise at some point. After all she will not change her entire personality just to please you.

Good luck.