How to respond to this person?

Question

Theres this person at work that started speaking to me. But I felt that if I spoke to them I wouldnt know what to say. Now, since that person has stopped speaking to me, we always tend to look each others way when we are near each others. Since, I believe I messed up the greeting and always look at them, What should I do, when I am around them and I see them? Because most of the time when I see them, I try to ignore them but I really want to talk to the person?

Answer 1

I'm assuming that this person is of the opposite s*x, but I would recommend that you BE YOURSELF.  

What is so wrong with your saying 'Hi' or giving them a simple little wave in their direction to acknowledge that you see them?  More than likely, if the person is sitting with another person, they may invite you to join them, especially if they see that you are sitting by yourself.

If you find yourself alone again with this person, try to find something that you and they have a common interest in <maybe talk about a movie or perhaps a tv show that was on the previous night>.  

Good luck.

Answer 2

Be honest. Bite the bullet and start the conversation.

"We got off on the wrong foot, and I just wanted to tell you that I did it. Sometimes instead of saying the wrong thing, I'd rather say nothing, and I did that with you, but I want to change it."

Or something to that effect.

Answer 3

So just start a conversation when you are near this person.

Answer 4

Make eye contact.

Extend your hand and say "Hi, I'm _____." They'll respond. Ask them a question (e.g., "what department do you work in?")

Answer 5

talk to him easily like we all do.