How to handle a co-worker?

One of the ladies that I work with has a many irritating habit, but the one that I find unbearable, is when she Come very very close to my face and talks to me. like a few inches away!! We are of the same height her face in right at mine. She does not do it with others as everyone else is taller than both of us. Sometimes her face is so near that I feel like putting my palm on her face and giving her a push away. She is a very nice person and I really dont want to say anything to her as she is very sensitive and is on medication. What should I do :((((( HELP!!!

How to handle a co-worker?
"Excuse me please, but please step back away from me". OR -


You step back and if she comes closer, then tell her outright, "Do you mind not getting so close to me when we're talking, it makes me uncomfortable".





That simple! And if she continues to do this just walk away from her, she'll get the message.
Reply:With love and intelligence.
Reply:Cover your mouth and cough or sneeze every time she does this. Most people will back off then so they don't catch your "cold."





If that doesn't work turn your head and look away. Then tell her that when someone stands within 3' of your face like she does to you, you see double ( a very common problem, my son suffers from this) which is causing you eye problems and your Optometrist has told you not to look at anything within 3' of your face. Then ask her to please back up to 3' away.





Someone who does this isn't going to respond to a talk about personal space because she doesn't feel threatened when someone is that close to her.
Reply:when she does this, stand back about 2-3 feet.
Reply:Have some garlic. She'll back off.
Reply:Start a conversation about personal space tell her you are kind of odd and need a lot then take a step back when she is too close. She should get the hint. Good luck.
Reply:Just back up a little.
Reply:Keep on blowing air with a smiling loving face or strike your head gently as if you haven't done it purposely and say sorry! and tell her " keep some distance, you will get hurt, no?
Reply:Create a new e-mail account with her name on yahoo or something and send it to her work e-mail address with messages about personal space ... or you could send her the script of the Seinfeld episode with the "close talker"
Reply:My son does this. He does it because he's excited about what he's talking about, and he wants to make sure you're listening. He doesn't realize he's doing it, but yes, it can be VERY annoying. As much as you like the person, it's just invasive. I simply let him know I'm listening, by saying something like........oh really? or, I'm listening.......and then step away little bit by little. He's young enough though, I can say something to him about it to teach him. Your case is a little different. You could try the technique I use with my son, or you can just simply be as nice as you can and tell her it bothers you. Good luck.


P.S. My son is on medication too. It makes him open up and talk more. He just can't control it sometimes.