I have been working in my first job for the past 10 months.So,the thing is that when I started I was naive in the sense I didn't knew how the work environment,politics works.I am still learning.Actually when a new intern joined I leant alot from her I mean she was confident about her work and all.
Initially I was quite and I have maintained that personality.But actually I am totally opposite.How should I brake my image I have created?Also,my boss hates me I mean he likes my work but he doesnt like the snobbish personality I have created ?Now when I try to mix up apart from work he just ignores me .I am not sure whats the issue?Above all,I am developed a fear of talking with my boss. IS THIS NORMAL.Can anyone help me dealingwith this issue?How to change your personlaity?Like you suspected, I think you're offending him on accident. I'm guessing you come from different culture and you're currently working with Americans? In any culture if you don't follow that cultures etiquette you'll probably come off as rude, but I find most Americans aren't very tolerant about cultural differences, so there's a lot of misunderstanding. Americans are very extroverted, even quiet Americans come off as rude or snobbish sometimes. You're expected to small talk, ask them how there day has been, say hello, excuse me, please and thank you, shake hands etc.
Making arrangements with your boss outside of work is something that's usually frowned upon, the more formal of a workplace you work at the more this is frowned upon. You can be friends with your coworkers, but not your boss. But don't ignore your boss at work though, still talk to him. If your boss is ignoring you it's normal that you'll feel nervous talking to him. Once you start getting along with him he'll probably warm up to you.
I don't know how much of that you already know or not, but if you can afford it you could take a course on business/workplace etiquette or read some books on it.
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