keywords: colleague disrespect rude talking abrasive
text: How can I address a problem of disrespect before it gets worse? Q: I have a colleague in another department who is extremely pushy and rude toward me . Not only can she can be very short and abrasive, but I'm afraid she's not even aware that she's talking down to me. We work together -- I do not work for her. How can I address this problem of disrespect before it ...